Obituary for Mary Ann Gagliano
Mary Ann Gagliano went to join the Lord on December 24 2022. She was preceded in death by her late husband Donald Barber Sr.,who was the love of her life. They were blessed with seven wonderful children. Margaret York (John,deceased), Donna Roberts, (Louis), Donald Barber Jr., Alex Barber, Joy (David,deceased), Laura Peresse,deceased, and Roger Barber. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 7 great, great, grandchildren. She has one sister, Joan Procopio, (Al,deceased), one nephew, Joe Procopio, (Jessie), and one niece, Gina Bryant who passed away unexpectedly in December of 2020. (Rob)
Mary Ann was a kind, generous woman and anyone who knew her was lucky to call her “friend.”
She was a feisty lady who lived life to its fullest.
She worked in the nutrition services industry for most of her life and loved calling “Cudahy” home. She resided with her oldest daughter Margaret, for the past 17 years. They formed a special bond and shared many, many, good memories. Mom loved living with her, despite their multiple, crazy little squabbles. She often referred to Marge as “My Margaret.”
She was a member of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) for 64 years and was always proud that she was able to maintain her weight throughout her life.(Regardless of the fact that her and her “Tops” friends would not eat all day before a “weigh” in, and then go out for dinner and ice cream afterwards) She was a fierce Bingo Player and loved playing Yahtzee with anyone she could get to play. She especially enjoyed going to Kelly’s Senior Center with her very close friend, Debbie. There they would mingle with her countless friends and took part in all the activities they offered. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Mary Ann was a kind, generous woman and anyone who knew her was lucky to call her “friend.”
She was a feisty lady who lived life to its fullest.
She worked in the nutrition services industry for most of her life and loved calling “Cudahy” home. She resided with her oldest daughter Margaret, for the past 17 years. They formed a special bond and shared many, many, good memories. Mom loved living with her, despite their multiple, crazy little squabbles. She often referred to Marge as “My Margaret.”
She was a member of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) for 64 years and was always proud that she was able to maintain her weight throughout her life.(Regardless of the fact that her and her “Tops” friends would not eat all day before a “weigh” in, and then go out for dinner and ice cream afterwards) She was a fierce Bingo Player and loved playing Yahtzee with anyone she could get to play. She especially enjoyed going to Kelly’s Senior Center with her very close friend, Debbie. There they would mingle with her countless friends and took part in all the activities they offered. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.