In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Joseph Philbert, Sr. 81, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Friday, October 24, 2025.

Joe was born on the island of Dominica, August 6, 1944 to Vernon Philbert and Ivy Bleau.

He is survived by his wife, Felixia Philbert; his sons, Joseph and Joel Philbert; his daughters Arlencia and Julie Philbert; grandchildren, Angel Philbert, Joneisha Philbert, Abayomi Hodge, I-Bejah Clendinen, Kaylee Philbert, K'Mojah Bonelli, Jihan Hamilton, K'Danjah Bonelli, Jahnay Philbert, Khalilah Angus, and Niiyaree Angus; great-grandchildren, Michael Thomas and A'sia Journey Pettway.

He is preceded in death by his siblings Aubrey Philbert, Hubert Patrice, and Patsy Lewis; and his grandchildren, Ja'Haile Clendinen and Asia Shields. He is survived by his sisters Julia Benn, Georgiana Lewis, Juliana Lewis, Evelyn Philbert and brother Joel Lewis.

Joe dedicated many years of service to the Government of the Virgin Islands in the capacity of Comptroller, while he continued his professional work as a self-employed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He also served as a professor at the University of the Virgin Islands, proudly educating and guiding the next generation in the field of accounting.