It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph Santabarbara Jr. on November 23 , 2016. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Son of the late Sharon Cox and the beloved and adored husband of Shirleigh (Mulligan) Santabarbara. Much loved father of daughter Kristina( Tony) Carbonare and son Brandon Santabarbara as well as their mother LuAnn Santabarbara. He will be dearly missed by his mother-in-law Melanie Brenn and her husband Mark, his father-in-law Wayne Mulligan and his wife Grace. His brother in law Paul Mulligan and his wife Christina, nephew Connor and nieces Keira and Ava. His brother in law Philip Mulligan and his partner Eden Southworth and nephew Oliver. Loved by his brother Anthony Santabarbara and niece Annalisa. Cherished by his brothers Brian Burns, Frank Gallagher and Rick Loika. Dearly missed by aunts , uncles and cousins. Family will receive family and friends at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home Inc 1605 Helderberg Ave Rotterdam on Tuesday November 29, 2016 from 4pm to 7pm. Immediately following funeral services will begin at the funeral home at 7 pm .Interment will be private.