Joseph Paul Baglio

Joseph Paul Baglio, was born February 9, 1921, the third of six children. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Italian immigrant parents, Giacomo (Jack) Baglio and Grazia Vitellaro Baglio. He graduated from Roslindale High School, spent a year in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Dolores Colorado area. Joe enlisted in the Army in 1940 and went to flight school in 1942. He flew P-51 Aircraft and was shot up while strafing a locomotive in North China. He bailed out at minimum altitude and spent a little more than 3 months, walking 900 miles out of North China. Those helping him had close ties to the Chinese Communist Army. He met Mao Tse Tung, and Chou En-lai. At one of the rest stops was a Communist headquarters, where he spent hours discussing political philosophy with both Communist leaders. In the Korean War he flew 150 missions in an F-80. Joe met his wife, Marrietta (Bunny) Barringer in the 1950s when they married and started their family. He retired in 1963 from the United States Air Force; they moved from Florida to Washington State. In 1967 the family moved to Port Orchard. He worked at the Kitsap County Assessor’s Office and retired from there in 1984. He and Bunny divorced in 1984. Joe met and married Barbara Willard Trezise in 1985. The two of them have traveled the world, gone on many cruises and enjoyed their life together. Joe passed away quietly in his sleep in Bremerton, WA on June 23, 2025. May he rest in peace.

Joe is preceded by Giacomo and Grazia Baglio, brothers, John Baglio, Salvatore Baglio, Louis Baglio, sister Rose Baglio Bozic, his son, James Robert Baglio, his former wife, Marietta Barringer Baglio, and Stepdaughter, Beth Kent.

Joe is survived by his sister, Josephine Baglio Oeschgar, wife, Barbara W. Baglio, sons John Paul Baglio and wife Nikki, Robert Paul Baglio and wife AnnaLee, daughter, Penny Baglio Lee and husband Gary Jo Lee, Ann Trezise, Katherine Trezise, Susan Trezise, Beth’s husband Richard Kent and Scott Trezise, Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Throughout his life, Joe was known for his adventurous spirit, sharp intellect, and unwavering generosity. He cherished time with his large family, nurturing deep bonds with children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and friends who became family. Whether recounting stories of his extraordinary journeys or sharing a quiet afternoon at home, Joe inspired those around him through resilience, humor, and kindness. His love of history, music, and world cultures was matched only by the pride he took in his service and his community. Joe will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched, leaving behind a legacy of courage, curiosity, and compassion.

Services are July 18, 2025, Rosary and Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Bremerton, WA beginning at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at Rill Chapel, Port Orchard, WA 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the charity of your choice in Joe’s name.