Joe Labrato, Jr., 42, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 6, 2012. Joe was a native and lifelong resident of Jacksonville. He graduated from Fletcher Sr. high school and the University of Phoenix with a BS degree. For more than 20 years, Joe was in auto sales at several major high-end dealerships in town. He enjoyed boating, cruising the Intracoastal with his father, and playing tennis.
He is survived by his loving parents, Janet & Joe Labrato; brothers, Stephen A. Labrato and Vincent A. Labrato; nephews and niece, Matthew, Christina, and Nicholas Labrato; Aunts, Joan Curry, Darlene Ruble, and Rose Jezek and Uncle, Tom Jezek. Joe was also very close the Del Russo families and many dear friends.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12th at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL. Words of condolence may be shared at www.hardage-giddensbeacheschapel.com.
