Barrasso, Joseph A. III –Of Boxford, June 30th. Loving father of Ben Barrasso of Somerville and Madeline Barrasso of Haverhill. Beloved son of Judith Sherman of Peabody and the late Joseph Barrasso Jr. Cherished brother of Melinda Johnson of Lynnfield and Stepbrother of Mathew Cooney of Brookline.  Adored uncle of Cory, Bennett, Abby and Gavin. At the request of the family, funeral services were privately held. Donations may be made in Joseph's name to the MS Society online at www.nationalmssociety.org or by mail to 101A First Ave. Waltham, MA 02451. Arrangements by the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28), NORTH READING.

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