Joseph P. Barcellos, 83, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Wednesday morning (March 22, 2023). He was born February 1, 1940 in Santa Clara, California a son of the late Jose and Elsie Marie Menezes Barcellos. On February 26, 1974 in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emporium, PA he married Jane Saxton, who survives.

Joe retired from Cameron County School District where he worked, as a custodian, for over 28 years. He and his wife Jane were foster parents for many years. He enjoyed camping and his cat Susie. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

is survived by

In addition to his wife Jane, he is survived by five children: Jody, Sam, Anna Mae, Jon and Kyle; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Delbert and Steven.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Eileen.

Services will be held privately with the family. There will be No Visitation.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.