Joseph B. “Joby” Bardetti ’88

Joseph B. “Joby” Bardetti ’88, of North Andover, Mass.; Jan. 24. He moved to Chicago to work as a creative director at the Leo Burnett advertising agency. While working in the marketing world, he also tried standup comedy and went on to become a headliner at some of Chicago’s top comedy clubs, including Zanie’s, and did guest spots in the Boston area when he visited. After many years on stage, he went on to become a cofounder and managing creative director of the Well advertising agency in Chicago. In 2004, he and his family moved back to Andover to help sell the family’s car dealership so his father could retire and they never left. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three children; his mother; two sisters; two brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.