Joseph F. Barrett, Jr., 68 of Wakefield, died Monday unexpectedly in the Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Born in Medford, he lived most of his life in Medford before moving to Wakefield. He was the son of the late Elaine (Gore) and Joseph F. Barrett Sr. Joseph was the Proprietor, of Northeast AV Supplies in Melrose for 25 years and retired in 1999. Devoted father of Joseph F. Barrett III of North Easton, Elizabeth Mone of Weston, Susan Piracini of Wakefield, Brian Barrett of Somerville, and Kristen Barrett of Charlestown. Loving grandfather of Micaela, Jacqueline and Sean Mone, Joseph F. IV and Jack Barrett, David and Daniel Piracini. Brother of Kathleen Fargo of Medford, and Carol McSweeney of Somerville. Former husband of Claire (Howard) Ferrigno of Mashpee. Loving companion of Judie Lively. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Friday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.