John J. LaBarbera's Obituary
LaBarbera, John J., age 88, of Tampa passed away July 1, 2018. A native and lifelong resident of
Tampa he was a retired Detective Sargent with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a former
Director with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa, and active in other youth and community services.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years: Betty Jo LaBarbera; daughter: Joanna Thompson (Dave);
son: Joe LaBarbera (Kay); and grandchildren: Brian, Timothy and Christiana LaBarbera, Lauren
Thompson, and Elayna Simonds. The Family will receive friends Thursday July 5, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM,
With funeral services Friday July 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Boza and Roel Funeral Home.
Entombment will follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.
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