Josip (Joe) Ribaric

Beloved husband of Marica (nee Sopcic) for 59 years. Proud father of Steve (Maria) and Joey (Christine). Cherished Deda to Anthony and Lucas. Joe was predeceased by his parents Stjepan Ribaric and Ana and George Ladika, as well as his stepsisters Mary Rodgers and Sophie Bissonnette. He is survived by their families as well as his mother-in-law and best buddy, Dragica Rahija. He will forever be missed by his brother-in-law Ivan Sopcic (late Dragica) and niece and nephew Maryann Fabrizio (Marco) and Nicholas Sopcic (Serena) and their sons, as well as cousins Drago Petrina (Nada) and Ljubica Velican (late Daniel) with their families, and extended family and friends here and in Croatia.

Joe was born in Orljakovo, Karlovac, Croatia. He immigrated to Canada in 1961, first settling in Northern Ontario in South Porcupine. In time, he made his way to Hamilton where he put down roots, married, and raised a family. He worked in Dofasco for 26 years before retiring. A man of faith, Joe enjoyed his connection to the Croatian community and was a long-time member of the Croatian National Home as well as HDZ and Club Karlovac. Joe was a kind and gentle soul who loved gardening and the Toronto Maple Leafs equally.

Resting at Markey-Dermody Funeral Home, 1774 King Street East, Hamilton for visitation on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Prayers will be held at 4 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Croatian Parish, 1883 King Street East, Hamilton on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery, Stoney Creek. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to the CNH Building Fund in Joe’s memory or Holy Cross Croatian Parish. Online condolences can be made at www.markeydermody.com.