Paul Joseph Barbabella

Paul Joseph Barbabella, age 76 of New Salem passed away on Monday, October, 25, 2021in Jefferson Hospital. Jefferson Hills, PA. He was born on November 26, 1944 in Uniontown, PA, a son of Marino Aneico and Anna Gallis Barbabella.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Christina Rice Barbabella; daughter, Lynn Ann Barbabella Fike; infant grandson, Paul Joseph Barbabella III; brother, Aneico “Buzzy” Barbabella.

Paul proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He retired as the Maintenance Supervisor at California University of Pennsylvania.

Paul is survived by six children: Paul Joseph Barbabella II and his wife, Jami of Brownfield, Tina Marie Carrigan and her husband Mark of New Salem, David Barbabella and his wife, Brandy of Cheat Lake, WV, Paula Renee Thomas and her husband Raymond of Adah, Tonia Annette Lowery and her husband, Guy of Mill Run, Michael Joseph Barbabella and his wife, Angela of Smithfield; brother, Vincent Barbabella and his wife Donna of FL; 68 grandchildren  and great grandchildren; special friend, Donnie Peterson.

Paul’s family will receive friends from Noon – 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Kish-Fabry Funeral Home, Inc., 19 Legion Street, Republic, PA 15475 where a funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. with Pastor Michael Lyons, officiating. Followed by Full Military Rites and Honors being accorded by the George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood.