Joseph Badessa 98, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on December 11, 2024. He was the husband of the late Maria C. (Cesario) Badessa. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Josephine (Torillio) Badessa.

Joseph proudly served in the United States Navy. Joseph worked as an electrician for General Dynamics in Groton Ct. for many years prior to his retirement. He enjoyed spending time building model boats, playing dominos, and cards. He loved watching Western movies especially if John Wayne was in them. He just enjoy life, he most especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Joseph is survived by his loving children, Joann Crabtree, Edward T. “Butch” Badessa and his wife Isis, Lynn McDonald and her husband Michael, and the late Jerry T. Badessa; the grandfather of Charles Nardolillo, Jessica Fitzpatrick, and Marc Badessa; and the great-grandfather of Talia Nardolillo, Anthony Nardolillo, and Conor Fitzpatrick. He was the brother of Etta Merlino and Benny Badessa.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Warwick followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Kevin’s Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.