July 6, 1948- September 20, 2020
Barbara Cernuda, 72, of Congers, NY passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on September 20, 2020 after a nearly 20 year battle with cancer. Barbara was born on July 6, 1948 to Fred and Virginia Cifuni in Queens, NY. She was the oldest of their 13 children and was fondly referred to as #1. She graduated from Clarkstown High School and went on to study education in college. She later became a teacher.
Barbara married the love of her life, Delphin on July 5, 1971. They enjoyed 49 years of marriage and were blessed with 4 children. She loved to read and do crossword puzzles but her greatest joys came from her family. She is survived by her husband, Delphin, sons Martin and Adam (Lauren); her daughters Gina Julien (David) and Joanna Pereira (Andrew) and her 7 grandchildren, Christian, Aaron, Olivia, John, Joseph, Madison and Elijah. She is also survived by her 12 brothers and sisters and their spouses, in addition to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother and father and many special people that she loved dearly. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-9pm at Higgins Funeral Home in Congers, NY. We will be following Covid guidelines. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, 10am, St. Paul’s Church, Congers, followed by interment at Gethsemane Cemetery, Congers, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Institute for Cancer Research, www.aicr.org or the United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956,.
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