Barbato, Joseph A. of East Northport on January 12, 2012 in his 84th year. (Proud U.S. Navy Seabees in World War II and in Korean War.) Loving husband of Catherine (nee Ierulli). Dear father of Steven (Helen) Barbato, Charles (Anne) Barbato, Joan (Peter) Melchione and Susan (Steven) Icenhower. Grandfather of Kathryn & Julie Barbato, Donna (Matthew) Fessler, Christine & Laurie Melchione, Daniel & Rebekah Brown. Fond brother of Vincent & Salvatore. Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, Monday 2-5 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:45 AM Saint Anthony of Padua Church, East Northport. Interment St. Philip Neri Cemetery with U.S. Navy Military Honors.