Jasper E. LaBarbera

Jasper E. LaBarbera, 98 of Brooklyn, New York passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Born Tuesday, July 22, 1924 in New York, New York, he was the son of the late Vincent LaBarbera and the late Rosa Leone LaBarbera. A US Navy WWII veteran, Jasper served as a Seaman First Class in the US Navy from 1943 until 1946. During his services Jasper was stationed aboard the USS Texas and the USS Nevada. He was proud of serving his country. Upon his discharge from the Navy, Jasper began his career as a Machinist. He worked many many years and he worked hard, Jasper worked well into his 70's before deciding to retire. He met the love of his life, his wife of 31 years, Anne LaBarbera nee Ascione, at a church dance. The happy couple then discovered that they lived right around the block from one another. They raised their beautiful family together for many years. Anne tragically passed away in 1979. Jasper was an all around sports enthusiast, he was a former member of the MASA (The Mid Atlantic Speed Skating Association). He played many sports and for many teams. His favorite pastime was softball and baseball. Jasper was a softball pitcher on several teams in Bensonhurst and played until the age of 75 with all the strength and agility of men half his age. Trophies from his accomplishments as well as his team wins lined his home. It was a testament to how much he loved the game. In his spare time Jasper enjoyed golf and other outings with friends and family. Loving father of Vincent LaBarbera, Anne Trotter and Michael LaBarbera. Dear father-in-law of Angela, Frank Trotter and Kathy Boyle. Adored brother of Nancy Cimei. Cherished grandfather of Vincent, Anne, Kenneth, Vincent, Christopher, Samantha, and Micaela. Doting great grandfather of Benjamin, Sofie, Lucas, Lily, Julianna, Victoria and Jaidyn. He was the longtime companion of Blanca Morales. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at Holy Child Church located at 4747 Amboy Road Staten Island, New York 10312. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jasper's memory may be made to the Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation. https://t2t.org/ Online condolences may be made to the family at www.scaliahome.com

Jasper E. LaBarbera

July 22, 1924 - November 2, 2022