Philip Joseph LaBarbera

Philip Joseph LaBarbera of Pompano Beach, FL passed away at the age of 88, on April 3, 2018. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Florida in 1998. Philip proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He served 3 years as a radio operator in an armored car, patrolling the Russian border of Germany. Philip was honorably discharged in 1953. His profession was as a skilled dental technician for the following 40 years. “Phil” is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anita, daughter Florie (Andrew) Friedman, son Frank (Susanne) LaBarbera, grandchildren Danielle (Yoni) Malchi, Lisa (Dan) Stern, Jonathan Friedman, Jenna LaBarbera, Michael LaBarbera, great-grandchildren Anna Malchi , Julia Malchi, Eric Stern. He was a loving husband, devoted father, proud Grandfather and Great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by friends and family. We love you and we will always keep you in our hearts. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 9th from 11:15am to 12:15pm at the funeral home where a funeral service will be held at 12:15pm. Interment with Military Honors will follow in South Florida VA National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL. Memorial donations in memory of Phil can be made through www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Arrangements entrusted to: KRAEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 200 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. (954) 941-4111 www.kraeerpompanobeach.net