Joseph A. Baranosky 63, a lifelong resident of Needham died suddenly on Tuesday September 27th at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. Born in Brockton Joe grew up in Needham graduating from Needham High School in 1960. He went on to Boston College graduating in 1964. An accountant and bookkeeper for many years Joe worked for the Archdiocese in Boston and later worked at Mary Immaculate of Lourdes in Newton Upper Falls. He also enjoyed gardening. Joseph was the devoted son of the late Antonio and Blanche (Stupak). Loving brother of Stanley A. Baranosky of Newport RI and Edward A. Baranosky of Toronto, Canada. Dear uncle of Stephanie, Lara and Alexander. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Friday Sept. 30th at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, Newton Upper Falls at 11:00 AM. Visiting hours Friday morning from 9- 10:30 prior to Mass. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery in Needham.