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Father Wayne Dabney lit a candle
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
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Dear Barbarotto Family,
I am truly sorry to learn about the death of your mother. Please accept my sincere
condolences on behalf of Rose. She was truly a lovely and dedicated mom to all of you and a devoted wife to your dad.
I will remember her in my upcoming Mass. Please be assured of my prayers for all of you. Eternal rest grant to Rose, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon
her and all of the souls of the faithful department. May Rose rest in eternal
peace. Amen
Father Wayne Dabney
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John McCarthy uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, December 5, 2019
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For those of you who know my story, Rosie (Mom) really is my Angel Guardian, how is that for a pun. She is the only Mom I've known, to this day I still list Rose as my mother's maiden name. It is impossible to put into words the true impact she has had on my life. But this I know, I am who I am because of the love, compassion and encouragement that she showed me while I was in this family's foster care and later reunited.
She filled a void no child should ever have…to be loved, nurtured and praised for even the smallest of accomplishments. Rosie was there for many of my firsts: my 1st day of kindergarten; learning my ABC’s and counting to 20, letting me think I was walking to school by myself, learning to ride a bike, my communion and the list goes on.
Falling out of the tree in the back yard, that one did not get praise. Rosie also reminded me that I had this habit of making sure the furnace was okay, the stove was off before leaving for school to make sure she would be safe while I was gone. One day I learned I should put my hand on the burner to confirm it was off. No matter what, she fixed me up and made it ok.
I was with this family since I was three years old until I was 9 years old. That was when I was permanently placed back with my father after he remarried. Neither Rosie nor I handled that situation well. Rosie did not accept any other foster children after me and I would cry myself to sleep for a long time wishing I could go back. We were prevented from further direct contact thereafter.
One day, I don’t recall how long after, I received a letter from Rosie, which I still have over 40 years later and it reads…
Dearest John,
Hi! How are you? I hope fine.
This is just a little note to tell you we think about very often. We pray for you and your family.
John, we were so happy to hear you are doing well in school. Keep up the good work. We are proud when we hear good reports about you.
I do hope Mommy & Daddy will call us & let us know when you can come & visit us. Please also be a good boy.
I am enclosing $5 for you to get a little something you may want.
Love you always,
Mom & Dad Barbarotto & Paul & Fred & Carl
After reading that letter and knowing Rosie wanted me to visit I promised myself, as soon as I am old enough I will visit. I never forgot and when I became a teenager and saved up money from my paper route, I called Rosie from a pay phone and asked if it would be ok to visit and if someone could pick me up from the train station. She said yes and I think it was Paul who picked me up and brought me "Home", that was the beginning of a new chapter, and as Dad use to say Johnny boy “better days are coming”.
I made a commitment to myself when I was very young to ensure Rosie could be proud of me and show her that the sacrifices she and her family made to open their home to me were not in vain. This has been the driving force to ensure my moral compass focused on being a good person and doing the best I can. My decision to take advantage of a situation that would allow me to go to college after several years since graduating high school was one of those instances that I felt I owed to Rosie and myself. I earned my bachelor's degree in 3 years from C.W. Post magna cum laude. Without Rosie’s influence and her sons as role models to aspire to, this may not have not been one of proudest achievements.
Some of the lifelong lessons I learned from Rosie is what a loving family looks and feels like, right from wrong, don’t give up and Italian is my favorite food. Sunday dinners were special along with Rosie’s gravy, which to this day I still cannot get my gravy to taste like hers.
I am eternally grateful to have had this special and unique women who volunteered to be in my life for what was supposed to be a short time that turned into a lifetime. As well as Dad, Carl, Fred, Paul, aunts, uncles and cousins, who welcomed me and have always treated me like family.
The world would be a much better place if it had more Rosie’s in it.
May God bless her and rest her soul, as she has been reunited with Buz, the love of her life, forever in heaven.
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Jessica Torres planted a tree in memory of Rose Barbarotto
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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In honor of a woman with the kindest and truest heart ever. I am a better person for knowing her and I am blessed to have been loved by her. May she rest in peace. All my love!
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John McCarthy uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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The best Mom anyone could have asked for...
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Jerry Waite & Mike McKibbens posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
We have many wonderful memories of both Rose and Fred when they would visit us with their son Carl when we lived in Silver Spring, Maryland. We shared many happy times and meals together! She had a contagious laugh and was always fun to be around! We already miss all those good times...but we have some wonderful memories to cling to! My condolences to all the Barbarotto family in your loss of a beautiful person!
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Danielle Diesso posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
My beautiful grandmother was such a huge inspiration to my life and a driving force behind my faith. I find myself saying and doing things that she did for my own children and making food the way she taught me. In this way, she lives on. I have always felt her love, and I continue to feel it even though she is at peace with grandpa. She will forever be in our hearts.
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David J Bonne lit a candle
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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Evelyn Paladino lit a candle
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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This is from her two remaining sisters, Joni and Evie. We are left to mourn our darling sis, Rosie. We did everything together from when we were kids. I don't think there are sisters any closer than we were. Being older than us, she taught us how to be a girlfriend, a wife, a mother and grandmother and sisters closerthanthis. It is hard to imagine life without her but we will carry her in our mind and hearts until we are together again.
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Paul Barbarotto uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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Paul Barbarotto posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
When I am asked to share something about myself, my answer is always starts the same, I was born in the right house! What an advantage I had to have this loving, strong, wonderful woman as a mom...
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Paula Devoted Daughter (in-law) and Freddy #2 Son uploaded photo(s)
Monday, December 2, 2019
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The Essence of Rose (Mom) in my opinion...
Sourced from her stories told over a 49 year relationship.
She was a little sister, a big sister.
She once broke her arm and her mother set it with egg whites and rags...
She said, as kid I could never run without getting winded.
Her parents became Pentecostal and life changed, their life revolved around
the Church.
She rebelled, in her own way, taking her little sisters and brother out to do fun things...
One Christmas she even brought home a Christmas tree home on a bus!
She graduated from High School and went to work at a Diamond company.
One day she arrived late... her boss greeted her looking at his watch...
before he could say a word Mom said "I quite", right on the spot...
"Get my pay ready now", he actually gave her a great reference letter
for her next job, at Jane Engels Department Store.
At J E she worked herself up to Credit Manager.
She always said, she wore the finest clothing, custom made shoes, the best hats and pocketbooks.
Then she met the Buz, the love of her life.
Jane Engels gifted her the finest for her wedding.
Soon... Baby Carl was on the way... because he was late... She always joked, the doctor called her
a baby Elephant... She laughed and said, her legs looked liked posts on the shore!
That's what we all loved about her - she could make us all laugh...
Then came Freddy and finally Paul. Fostered 4 children who went back to their parents.
She played cards with her girlfriends... crashed a few cars over the years - not her fault.
Broke a few bones.
Drove a school bus that was always breaking down with toddlers and No Cell Phones!
Worked in a grocery store and finally a podiatrist office, where she was treasured, and picked up the saying
"It's not the Golden Years"
She retired with a heart condition.
She helped us, along with Buz, raise our family.
She taught me how to cook.
She loved beyond. She Loved the Lord Jesus!
She is gone - We will miss her beyond.
Her legacy is 8 Great Grandchildren...
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Paula Devoted Daughter (in-law) and Freddy #2 Son uploaded photo(s)
Monday, December 2, 2019
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A good friend told me, "Great Pain means you experienced Great Love".
No one had more Love for all then my Mom...
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The family of Rose Barbarotto uploaded a photo
Monday, December 2, 2019
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Gerilyn Barbarotto uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, December 1, 2019
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Gerilyn Barbarotto posted a condolence
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Grandma Rose...
Although no words can really help to ease the loss that we are bearing- know that you will always be close to us. You were and will always be so very special to me. Your compassion, generosity and heart knew no bounds. You took me in as lifelong family from the moment I met you - always asking about me and my family. You made me feel like I was one of your own grandchildren. You were blessed with such a loving family and were beyond blessed to meet all 8 of your great-grand babies. I am honored to have our son carry on the family name. Your love and “deetalees” helped mold this family and will never be forgotten. Your laugh, smile, hugs and kisses will continue to be passed on with every memory we share. I love you very much and will miss you even more.
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Arlene Danile posted a condolence
Sunday, December 1, 2019
My heartfelt condolences for sweet Rosie.May she forever Rest in Peace..
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Sarah Barbarotto uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, December 1, 2019
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