Barrale, John J. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, February 2, 2018; Beloved husband of the late Genevieve Barrale (nee Marnati); dear father of Ronnie (Lori) Barrale, Larry Barrale, Terri (Rich) Newcomb and Marcia (John) DeSpain; dear grandfather of Chris, Nick (Cathy) Barrale, John (Aime) DeSpain, Jamie Lynn DeSpain and Joey DeSpain; loving great-grandfather of Mia, Anthony, Kelsey, Rylie, Elizabeth, Cadence, Giovanni and Jack; dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.
He played soccer for St. Louis Simpkins and St. Ambrose and was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1984. John was an Army Veteran and a 60 year member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
SERVICE: Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 8th 11:00 am at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 5130 Wilson Ave.; Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 4 – 8 pm. at Calcaterra Funeral Home, 5140 Daggett Ave.; St. Louis, MO 63110. If desired, memorial donations in John’s name may be made to The Sick & Elderly Program of the Hill.