Joseph G. Barilla, Sr., 78, of Chittenango, formerly of Cazenovia passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born May 21, 1946 in Tupper Lake to Carl and Mae Barilla and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School. Joe was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966 and served in the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1968. He was employed by the Village of Cazenovia Water Department for 25 years, retiring as the Water Superintendent in 2003. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #88, Cazenovia where he had served as their past commander for eight terms and was actively involved with the Madison County American Legion where he recently served as their treasurer. Joe was a lifetime member of the Cazenovia Fire Department.
Joe is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn S. Barilla; his children, Lonnie (Kandie) Berry of Gastonia, NC, Joseph Barilla, Jr. of Concord, NC, Brian (Dawn Bodenheimer) Barilla of Cazenovia and Kimberly (Mike Strang) Barilla of Erieville; his grandchildren, Victoria, Gavin, Maysun and Raegin and by his great grandson, Liam.
Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 with services to follow at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. Contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to the American Legion Post #88, Cazenovia, 26 Chenango St., Cazenovia, NY 13035. Condolences for the Barilla family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.
