Joseph R. Barbera, 78 of Oswego died Saturday December 16, in Syracuse.

He was born in Oswego and was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha Sakowski Barbera.

Mr. Barbera was retired from Northern Readymix and was a member of the Teamsters Local 317. He also had owned JB Construction in Oswego.

He was a member of the Volney Volunteer Fire Department in the 1980's.

He is survived by his children, Annmarie (Jon) Summerville of Hannibal, Annette Barbera of Arizona, Joseph R. (Kristine) Barbera of Oswego, Chrystal Mayo of Oswego, Cynthia Smith of Oswego, Theresa Amyot of Florida, Michael (Lisa) Barbera of Oswego, Joseph (Buddy) Barbera of Oswego, Dustin (Allysha) Barbera of Oswego, twenty five grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren, three sisters Dolores Hall of Oswego, Ann Fletcher of Chittenango, Joanne Barbera of Florida and his loyal companion Midnight.

In addition to his parents Mr. Barbera was predeceased by a son Richard Joseph Barbera one sister Barbara Fletcher of Chittenango.

Graveside committal services were held on January 25, 2024 in St. Peter's Cemetery where Rev. Richard Morisette officiated.