Ottavio Barbiero, Sr.
December 21, 1936 - November 21, 2023
Ottavio Barbiero, Sr., (aka Tommy), husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Monday, November 21, 2023, at his home in Morrisville. He was 86.
Born in Pedivigliano, Italy to Carmine and Maria Theresa, he remained there until he was twenty and came to America in 1956. He started his journey in America in Trenton, NJ, and began his working career as a baker. Tommy then moved onto Mercer Paper Tubing where he was a laborer, proud union member and loyal employee for forty years. He rose to the level of Shop Steward for the Union. He then met his true love Carmella and they were married on November 16, 1963, and resided in Bristol, Pa. In 1978, they took the plunge and built their dream home on Simons Drive, Morrisville. Carmella and Tommy shared a beautiful and loving marriage of 49 years.
Tommy loved to travel, especially to Italy where he would visit his brothers, sister and all of his nieces and nephews. He was also a loyal fan of the Phillies and Eagles. He believed in hard work, family and sharing his stories of life on the farm.
Tommy is survived by his brother Anardo(Rita), his sons Ottavio Jr. and his wife Linda, Michael and his wife Lisa, his five grand children, Isabella, Stephanie, Nicole, Nicholas and Alex, his six great-grandchildren, Mike, Jade, Sean, Dominic, Ylonvieux and Harley. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Tommy was preceded in death by his soulmate Carmella, his sisters Chiarina(Giovanni), Assunta(Francesco), his brothers Antonio(Rinda), Raimondo(Gilda), Ettore(Rosa), Emilio(Marietta), Fiorino(Silvana) and his cousin Ernesto(Josephine).
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, November 27, 2023 from 9-11:00am at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough, Pa. Interment will be private.
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Monday, November 27, 2023
9:00AM-11:00AM
Wade Funeral Home
1002 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
In Memory of
Ottavio Barbiero, Sr.
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Lucian DiTanna shared a condolence
So sorry to hear of my cumba passing was my favorite cousin and family from PA and Jersey. Such an outgoing personality and you will join Carmela . I know she has been waiting for you. Hope all the best to Ottavio and Michael your dad was a great and respected man. I will always your visit to us in Switzerland and the times we visited you in Bristol
11/27/2023
Tom and Terry DiTanna shared a condolence
Our condolences to the Barbiero family. Gumba Tom was one of our favorite cousins to talk to about many subjects.
11/27/2023
Terese Ratkeviciene shared a photo and condolence
Sorry I’m just reading about this my the best friend pass I’ sorry for families lost the best father, grandfather oh ! I’m very miss you my dear Ottavio
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