Joseph E. Kabara 1931 � 2008 HOLYOKE � Joseph E. Kabara, 77, died Thursday October 30, 2008, at the Soldiers� Home in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke on January 29,1931 to the late John and Louise (Chmura) Kabara. Joseph attended the former Holyoke Trade School and served our country in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Roanoke. Mr. Kabara worked for the former Moore Drop Forge, retiring after thirty�five years of service. He was also a longtime member of the American Legion Post 351 in Holyoke. Joseph will be sadly missed by his sister, Helen L. Kuenzel of Chicopee, with whom he lived for a number of years and several nieces, nephews and many extended family members. There are no calling hours and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in Joseph�s memory, to the Soldiers� Home, 110 Cherry St, Holyoke, MA.