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Joseph “Joe” I. Sparaco, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was a life resident of Barberton and was employed by Akron Foundry for almost 30 years. Joe was an avid fisherman and was very much loved by his family. Preceded in death by his father, Anthony Sparaco; mother, Gloria Sparaco (1/15/2025); nephew, Nathan Roper and mother-in-law, Linda Downs. Joe is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tracy; son, Joey (Vannah) Sparaco; “Daddy’s Girl”, Emma Sparaco; sister, Laura Roper; grandmother, Laura Witchey; father-in-law, Rick Downs; sister-in-law, Kristen Ernst; one niece and four nephews; along with numerous other relatives and friends. Joe’s family will receive friends on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton, Ohio 44203
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