Joseph A. “Little Joe” Barbieri
Age 84, of Plum, formerly of Penn Hills, born on August 22, 1938, in Maierato, Prov. Vibo Valencia, Calabria, Italy, passed away peacefully June 24, 2023. Beloved husband of 60 years to Vincie Tresco Barbieri; proud father of Joseph P. (Heather), Vincent A. (Mary), and Lynn (Steve) Forbeck; adoring grandfather of Alexandra, Vinnie, and Mason Barbieri; son of the late Giuseppe and Giovanna Barbieri; brother of the late Paul (Emma Jean), late Nicola (Filomena), late Teresa (Gregorio) Malta, surviving Mary Grace (the late Gregorio) Distilo, late Elisa (Antonio) Fusca, and late Concetta (surviving Gesue) Febbraro; son-in-law of the late Vince and Mary Tresco; brother-in-law of Marie (the late Domenic) Pietropaolo and Sonny (Diana) Tresco. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph came to the United States in 1951 when he was 11 years old. From the time he came to his new home, he had many trades until he started his own landscaping business, which he had for over 40 years until he retired to enjoy his family and his garden.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 1-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish St. Januarius Church, 1450 Renton Road, Plum, PA 15239 on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.