Joseph A. Bartlett, 64, GMG 3-US Navy-Vietnam War Veteran of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away July 10, 2010. His funeral services will be held 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Grace Lutheran Church, 4301 16th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 with Pastor Kevin Loughran, to officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 6:00 PM until service time. Graveside services with full military honors will be 10:00 AM, Friday at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, Florida 33744 with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 9272 to officiate.
Joseph was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War Era and served in country on “Task Force116-Patrol River Boat”-brown water navy as a Gunner Mate 3 Class. He was awarded the US Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V” and Gold Star; a US Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Combat Action Ribbon.
Joseph graduated from college with a Bachelor Degree and worked his entire career for the Department of Veterans Affairs and retired as a Manager in the Benefits Section and he was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg, FL.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Bartlett and is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Bartlett of St. Petersburg, FL; a daughter; Melissa Shible and her husband, Jarrett of St. Petersburg, FL and one granddaughter, Kenley Shible.
In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions be made to the Tampa General Hospital, Lung Transplant Division, 1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606.
Joe Bartlett was a person whom you would not forget once you met him. He was a truly social person who cared deeply about his family and friends. He loved playing basketball and baseball while growing up.
He worked for the department of veteran affairs until his retirement in 2004.
He was an avid bowler throughout the years, and we were very fortunate to have built strong relationships with his teammates and their wives over the years.
After his retirement, he made it a point to keep in touch with a group of his fellow veteran employees with whom he enjoyed going to movies and dining with over the years.
He was a devoted family man who loved being with his wife and family and “extended” family (close friends) whenever possible. His daughter and grand daughter were the loves of his life. Mention their names, and it would immediately brighten his face. He was very proud of their many accomplishments. He loved being a gator fan even if he graduated from USF. The gators had won his heart.
He forged friendships with the therapists he met with after his knee transplant and was still in contact with them until he went to the hospital.
He loved going to Tifton, GA to visit his relatives and going to Memphis to visit his wife’s family.
He also enjoyed socializing with some of his wife’s friends from work and would go out with them for dinner and even going on vacations together. He was definitely a man who loved people, and they responded to him in kind. He also enjoyed going to a little family restaurant where he met a number of kind individuals whom he enjoyed talking to whenever we were at the restaurant. In other words, he was a man who loved people!
He will be sorely missed by his family and all who knew him
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Joe was one of “Good Guys”. He was brave, as we remember from the hostage incident at work, a super boss on the job, and over the years became a very, very good friend. I truly miss him already.
Paul
It is with deep sympathy that Phyllis and I bid Farewell to our friend of many years and enjoyable times.
Joe was one of the most dedicated, caring and sincere individuals that we have ever met. It was a pleasure to know and work with him. Even though we have lost Joe, on earth, God has found a special place for him in Heaven. Joe,if they have a phone room in Heaven, please save me a window seat….
Barbara, you and Joe are probably our best friends. We will miss Joe deeply. You and your family have our deepest sympathy. We wish you peace.
I am truly sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of Joe. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
Barbara, you have been a great friend and coworker. Joe was a kind and friendly person. My husband and I always enjoyed the times we spent with you both. I know that Sam and Joe are together with God in heaven.
I extend my deepest sympathy to the family of my departed friend and one time supervisor during the time I worked at the V A Regional Office. Joe was one of the most fairest, insightful, kindest, and most caring person I had an occasion to work with during all of my working years. I think of Joe often; and will always remember him for his calm and friendly demeanor.
my wife and i extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Joe was a friend thru bowling. have many fond memories he was a great guy and i’m sure he will be greatly missed. we are honored to have known him and appreciate the times we shared with him.
Joe was good to all of us at the VA. Hope to see him in heaven.
Our sincere sympathy to the family and we know Joe is Heaven, celebrating a great life. Enjoyed working with Joe at the VA, he was a great Boss and always looked after Chuck and the people under his section. Joe was a very brave and honorable man. It was a privledge and honor to know him.
Joe was one of the best supervisors, finest individuals, and great friends a person could know. We know that he is now in God’s loving arms, but we who are left behind will miss him sorely. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Barbara and all the family.
I’ll remember all the good times we had with all of you.
Barbara, Lin and I are so sorry for your loss. It was an honor to have work with Joe. What a nice man and a great friend. Our prayers are with you and all the family.
This world is not a better place without Joe! He will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Barb & Melissa,
We all send our deepest sympathy. My family has so many good memories of Joe and
the rest of your family at barbrcues and holiday parties.
Mom is still living in Orlando, she sends her love and is sorry she can’t be here. You are all in our prayers.
Our thoughts are with you and the rest of the family, Barbara at this sad time. But Joe is out of the woods and celebrating with Mo, Irma and all the other VA folks that enjoyed working with Joe when VSD was jumping. VSD was just like family back then.
To the Bartlett family. Sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to have worked with Joe at the VA.
Barbara, Joe was a good supervisor, very easy to work for and a easy going good hearted person, I was deeply sadden by the news on Monday, but I know that God makes no mistake and that he is in a better place. May God be with you in this time of sorrow and stay bless.
As a kid the Bartlett home was one of my second homes, Mr & Mrs Bartlett were two of the nicest kindest people I have ever in my life met. I can still hear him telling me and Melissa stories today. Even after all these years my heart is so broken and sad for thier loss. Thoughts & prayers for you all, Missi
“If tears could build a stairway and memories and a lane I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.” Joe was my first supervisor at the RO. He was easy going and truly concerned about his Outbased employees. Joe will be missed, my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Joe was a great trainer to this new VBC and later became a greater supervisor and friend. I will always remember his kindness and concern for all of us at work. We hope to meet him again someday in that wonderful place where there is no pain and suffering.
Joe was a wonderful man, friend and supervisor and was loved by all. Barbara, my prayers are with you and family. We will certainly all be together one day in paradise!
Dear Barbara and Melissa We were so sorry to hear about Jody. Barry said not to call Jody Jody. I always called him Jody. I knew Jody as a young boy. He was so sweet and quiet. Evelyn would bring him over with her to visit and he would just sit and listen to us talk and never said a word. I don`t remember him talking much around us. He was seven at this time as I remember. Barry was happy when Jody was born because there was another boy in the Bartlett family. You and Melissa and all the family are in our prayers. We love you and pray God is very close to you. Jesus said before He went back to Heaven He would send the Comforter to us. We pray the Comforter is very close to you. Barry and I were saying today Jody is walking those streets of Gold. We Praise God we can have this Hope. This helps us to sustain us when our loved ones are called to be with God. We love you. Barry and Evelyn
Barbara and family,
please know my prayers are with you and I pray you are feeling our Comforter’s arms wrapped tightly around you.
take care and God Bless,
diane (NEHI class of ’65)
May God bless the Bartlett family. Sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to have worked with Joe at the VA.
I was a friend of Jody’s during High School and Junior College. He was always fun to be around and always had a smile and an upbeat attitude. I unfortunately lost contact with him over the years but did not forget him. My sympathy to his family and friends.
Joseph not only was good father to Melissa, a great grandpa to our granddaughter, Kenley, but he was a wonderful father-in-law to her husband, my son, Jarrett. We were all fortunate to have come to know Joseph, share experiences that only family can share with the wedding of our kids and the birth of our first grandchild. Jarrett, Melissa and Kenley are definitely blessed to have Joseph and Barbara enrich their lives on a daily basis. The hugs and kisses for Kenley, the family trips, the shared Gator experiences were only a small part of how Joseph touched our extended family. We will forever be grateful for the lessons he taught Melissa and Jarrett about graciousness, courage and most of all love of family. Joseph may have left us but his memory will live on in all who came to know him.
joe bartlett will be remembered by every one that he worked with at veterans affairs. joe was a friend to all. he loved to be part of every thing going on with in the VA and all of the outside things that we did as well.god bless, ted and cindy
To the Bartlett family:
Throughout his VA career, Joe was a great mentor and supervisor. He will be missed by many…My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We were all truly blessed to have had the opportunity to know this man who was a gentleman who exuded class in all respects. I feel most priviledged to be able to say that our paths crossed and considered him a friend. We may have lost a good man, but the memories shall always be there to remind us just how special a man we were most fortunate to have shared time and space with during our stay on earth.
Barbara and Melissa,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow at the loss of your husband and Father. Joe was a good friend and co-worker.He will be greatly missed. God Bless both of you.
FROM ALL YOUR BOWLING BUDDIES:
We will miss you. The tournaments, weekly bowling and going out to eat afterwards. It won’t be the same.
Till we meet again.
I consider myself fortunate to have known and worked with Joe during the “good years” at the VA. We know that words cannot remove the loss that you are feeling now. May the thoughts and prayers of family and friends give you needed comfort during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bartlett family. Joe was a wonderful guy. We are so thankful that we got the opportunity to know him. He will be missed. Physical Therapy at All Florida Orthopaedic.
WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR CONDOLOENCES AS WELL, BARB. JOE WAS SUCH A GOOD GUY AND A GREAT FRIEND THRUOUT OUR VA DAYS AND THEN THRU OUR RETIREMENT YEARS. PLS TAKE CARE
JOE WAS A GREAT GUY.
Dear Barbara and Melissa: I will always remember being honored to be in Jody and Barbara’s wedding. Jody always had such a gentle and sweet nature, and always had a smile. I pray that the sadness you have now will one day be replaced with fond memories and a peace that he is with our Lord. Our love to you.
We feel so very fortunate to have known Joe and we were blessed by his friendship. We will cherish the memories of our times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara and Melissa.
Love, Cory and Colleen
During our many good years as a VA family I always admired Joe’s quiet strength and compassionate nature. I’m thankful to have known him. My heartfelt condolences to Barbara and all of Joe’s loved ones.
Knew Joe only as a VBC during work. Got to know him better lately at the weekly get-togethers at lunch. Joe will be sorely missed. Sorry I can’t be there for the service. My condolences to family.
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss. Jow was more than just a great guy – he was a greaat friend. I will always remember the happy times, all the breakfasts, lunches, dinners, movies, ballgames, even Biloxi, etc. Joe will be missed but never forgotten. He is with God now. I plan on seeing him up there and having many more lunches. Rest in peace my friend.
Words can never express how we feel about our good friend Joe.We had some great times together. He will be missed by many people. A part of Joe will always be with Eileen and me. Save me a seat by the “Nickel Machines.” until we meet again.
Barbara, Terri and I send to You and Your Family Our Deepest Sympathy. I only talked with Joe a few times at the office gatherings, but found him to be an honest speaking Man.