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Joseph Duval Obituary
Barre - Joseph A. Duval, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 11, 2018. Joe was a graduate of Quabbin Regional High School, class of 2006.
After graduating high school, Joe went to work in the construction field for RH Gallo Builders in Holden and RH White Construction in Auburn while working in his family's business, RJ Duval Plumbing and Heating Co. in Barre. Joe had a zest for life and enjoyed most outdoor activities including fishing, rock climbing on Cadillac Mountain and backyard barbecues. He was trained in mixed martial arts and weight lifting. Joe was a car enthusiast from fast cars to four wheelers. His family remembers fondly their fun-filled vacations spent at Moody Beach and Bar Harbor, Maine with their beloved Joe.
Joe is remembered as a loving and caring soul who rarely met a stranger that didn't soon become a friend. He had a contagious smile that would captivate his audience while telling a joke or short story. Joe was a joy to be around and will be lovingly missed by those that were blessed to have known him.
His loving memory will live on in the hearts of his family including his mother, Lisa (Gunnarson) Besaw and her husband, Garry of Barre; his father, Robert A. Duval and his girlfriend, Lori Snyder of Barre; maternal grandparents, Russell "Skip" and Marie (DeMarco) Gunnarson of Barre; three sisters, Amber Duval and her fiance, Jeremy Nowicki of North Brookfield, Sheena Fargnoli and her husband, Todd of Hardwick and Misty Thorpe and her husband, Sean of Barre; a step sister, Alyssa Holmes of Barre; three step brothers, Josh Stone, Jake Rojcewicz and David Rojcewicz all of Barre; aunts and uncles including his Godparents, Uncle Jerry and Aunt Linda Downing of Gardner; nephews and nieces, Lane, Isla, Hazel, Kenzie, Jorja, Brody and Austin; and his longtime friend, Taryn Stuart of Charlotte, North Carolina. Joe was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Robert J. and Angelina (Femino) Duval of Barre.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joe's family from 2 to 6 pm on Sunday, May 20, at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Monday, May 21, at St. Thomas a Beckett Church, 380 Vernon Ave, South Barre. A celebration of life will be held at the South Barre Rod and Gun Club, 2626 Barre Rd Hardwick, MA immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joseph Duval's name to The Herren Project, PO Box 131, Portsmouth, RI 02871 (theherrenproject.org). To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit
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Doug and Sandi Thorpe
May 21, 2018
Such a beautiful show of love and support last night. He touched so many people. May every hole it seems that will be left, be filled with love and every good memory. We will miss his hugs, smile, and laughs so so very much.
May 20, 2018
Lisa, you and your family are in my prayers. There are no words to express the pain a parent feels at the loss of their child. There are no words to ease the pain, only time can do that. Just know that our thoughts are with you.
Aunt Debra DeMarco
Cousin YVONNE Reynolds
May 19, 2018
Robert, Lisa, Amber, Sheena, Misty, Gail, Madeline, Gina, and Glenn,
NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE YOUR PAIN.
NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE MY SYMPATHY FOR ALL OF YOU.
JOEY IS IN THE ARMS OF JESUS, AND HIS GRANDPARENTS, UNCLE ROBERT and AUNTIE ANGIE WHO LOVE HIM DEARLY AS YOU DO.
I AM SO SORRY
Laura
May 19, 2018
So very sorry
Janice Handrahan
May 18, 2018
I am so terribly sorry for this tragic loss!! Joe was one of the most kind and friendly people I knew from Barre.
It was a pleasure to have him visit our home on Kendall St.
May you find comfort in fond memories of Joe!!
With heartfelt sympathy,
Janice Handrahan
Judy Wrobel
May 18, 2018
To the Duval family, please accept my sincere condolences. My heart has tears for all of you.
May 18, 2018
To Lisa and Linda, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May fond memories help during this very difficult time.
Nancy Maintanis
Mike Denis
May 18, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss, Lisa. I send all of my condolences to you and your family.
Kelley Wisniewski
May 18, 2018
To all of Joe's family and friends, I am very sorry for your loss. May the fond memories you have of Joe comfort you during this sad time.
Tammy Barrett
May 18, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. Joe was always a joy to be around. He was always a gentleman when he came around. He would always lend a helping hand when he visited Shane. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and you
Rosemary Southwick
May 18, 2018
Our prayers and deepest sympathy to Joe's family, relatives and friends. Joe was known to be a loving son, little brother and a great friend to all. May God's love comfort you .
Randy & Rosemary Southwick
Krissi Elmore
May 18, 2018
Joe you will always be missed! We have some fun times together hanging out! I will always remember your smile, it lit up the room! Till we meet again...R.I.P
Krissi
My deepest Sympathy, to all his loved ones.
Krissi Elmore
May 18, 2018
Lisa, Gary and family so sorry to hear of Joes passing my prayers are with you all. Joe will continue to live on in everyone's memories and hearts
Matthew Cote
May 18, 2018
This breaks my heart how we were really close growing up we have many memories together my brothers up there will take care of you love you buddy fly high my dear dude..
Leo & Cindy Tamkus
May 18, 2018
Lisa and Gary or thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of great loss and sorrow.
Melissa Schuster
May 18, 2018
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.
In love and friendship
Melissa & Jeff Huard
May 17, 2018
Our hearts go out to the Duval family. Joe was a kind soul and will be greatly missed by many. RIP our dear friend.
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