Joseph J. “Joey Bats” Bartolino, of North Reading, formerly of the North End and West End, died Thursday at Sunbridge Nursing Center, No. Reading.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Joseph and the late Constance (Costanza) Bartolino.
Joe worked as part of the bull gang at the Boston Garden before his retirement and was responsible for helping change the playing surface of the arena.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Rose Henandez, Louise DiMeo and John Bartolino.
His funeral service will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10 in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford. Friends and family may visit one hour prior to service. Service will conclude with burial at Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Roslindale.