Miss you Mom. Thanks for all you have done for me..

I just found out that Jo passed away. She was my first manager at Columbia U. - she hired me which I am forever grateful as I am going on 44 years although I have not been in her dept. the last 42 years. I would run into her on occasion on the campus and we would always  chit-chat a bit. Super lady - she will be missed.

Mom  .
.Much love. Miss you greatly ..Johnny is getting better at pinochle. Ha ha.. Jimmy is still as laid back as always.. Am doing good thanks to all you and Dad guidance and  God's grace.. Thanksgiving was terrific as usual. I have the 50 Anniversary and your boxing picture near me now as I text
Love always. Your son.. Ed the College Grad.

 

Hi Josephine

I just found out from your son James that you have passed.  I was so shocked and still am.  I will miss seeing you on 115th street when I am walking through from parking my car.  It was a true pleasure working with you.  Your kind heart and spirit will live on forever in my heart.  May you continue to Rest In Peace!

Grams, 

Miss you so much! There are so many times I want to pick up the phone and share stories with you. I'll call and still hear you  on the machine. Emma talks about you often to me at night but I take solace in the fact that she tells me you're an angel looking over us. I can only pray that I will grow up to be half the woman you were with the love and understanding you always showed us. Miss you more than words can describe! Love, Stephanie 

Hi! Mom. Miss you every day. I always remember how much you taught me.. We had our ups and downs but in the end we Loved each other. I  would like to play one more game of pinochle. You are still the champ.. Love always your son..the college grad...Ed

Dearest Jo,
I  miss you so much.  I will always cherished the memories of us being together - whether is was bowling night, having breakfast every Sunday, or as we did later -coming over for coffee and cookies in your home.
 You were my buddy and  you were always there when  I needed a friend. How I loved listening to your stories.  We talked everyday on the phone. I will miss your calls.
You were a Great Mom, a Wonderful Grandmother, and a Fantastic Great-Grandmother or GG as your little girls Emma and Bella called you. 
I will miss you. And, as you would always say to me -after our  phone calls- Have a good-one. Rest In Peace my friend.
With  Love and affection,
Your friend and pal forever,
Lydia 


Mom,

Thank you for all that you have taught me. I love you and miss you dearly.  I was at work and went to call you on my break. i know that you are with me always.

Your son 

Ed 

We broke the news to Bella the day after you passed on. She sobbed in her bed and tried to process everything in her little head. Bear found her sitting on the floor in her bathroom crying. They say together for a while and then she asked for some time alone. She wrote you a letter in her diary. She told me I’m not allowed to read it.  You were stars in the sky to her. 
Went to dial your number so many times on my way to work. Miss you in the worst way. 

In many families, grandparents and great-grandparents are a somewhat abstract concept; there are pictures of them around the house, you might get a birthday card in the mail, or see them on holidays, but in my family grandparents were a part of everyday life.
We celebrated the big milestones of life together; birthdays, graduations, and holidays, but also got to enjoy the informal, everyday "just dropping by" moments that together add up to a deep and meaningful relationship that is something I will always remember and cherish.
I know many got to enjoy different parts of my grandmother's personality, and got to know her from a unique perspective. I will always remember all of the time we got to spend together both in my youth and as an adult with my own child, 'her pal' Emma. 
I also have many memories of meals at her house. Whether it was breakfast served in my favorite smiley bowl or formal Thanksgiving served on china in the dining room with California wine for the whole family, I knew my grandmother loved presiding over a table filled with loved ones.
One thing I think is that everyone who knew Grams knew how generous and caring a person she was. There wasn't one time at the close of a visit or conversation that she would always, without fail say, "Let me know if you need anything. Love you!" And you know in your heart that she meant it!  
"Kimmie" has had a deep and lasting impact on my life, and I'm sure that years from now I will notice new areas that she influenced. She is such an integral and ingrained part of my life, that I am sure I will think of something new to miss about her everyday. I can only hope that with each passing day I will carry her memory with a little more joy and a little less sorrow than the day before.
I miss you so much and will never forget you. I only wish you could have known how happy I am! We will always keep you close in our hearts! 
Love, Luis, Stephanie and Emma (your pal)

Mom,

Anyone who ever met you always marveled at your amazing energy, love of life and someone who made everyone feel
special.

Betty and I, and our daughters, will miss your spirit and love of family. Your great granddaughters, Emma and Bella, will miss
their pal, 'Gigi' and the time she spent with them.

A wise person once said that we are deeply saddened by our loved one's passing but we are eternally grateful that we got to meet and know her, no matter the length of time we had with her.

You will always be in our minds and hearts and never be forgotten. May you and Dad enjoy your rest and always watch over us.

My dearest Mother-in-law,

Oh, how you are missed!

You were a special woman whose kindness, understanding, generosity, compassion and wisdom will always be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to have been touched by your life.

I have truly lost my 'confidant', who always made everything better by her positive outlook on life.  She listened when you needed someone to talk to and she was always there for her family and friends alike.  The comfort that we all can share is having had her Love, Friendship and Loyalty.  

She truly was the Matriarch for the sports fans, leading the way with her relentless, unwavering team spirit for the Giants and Yankees, and holding court over those weekly pinochle games with the boys!

We love you, Mom, and you will NEVER be forgotten by those who were so blessed to have known you.  I hope that you and Dad are catching up and ask that you both look down on us and guide us to follow your example into the next life, where I hope we will meet again.  

Our hearts are full because of all of the memories of  you and those wonderful times we spent together.

Rest in Peace! 

Wow what a woman,,,only through the boys next door (John and Jimmy) would I come to meet their extraordinary mother whom would I grow in friendship with over the next 50 years. I would spend many sweet moments sitting in her kitchen sharing experiences. She was a guiding light and inspiration. When I started college, the essay requested was a person whom you admired in your life,  Her name just popped up in my head.  I could share so many wonderful experiences being part of her life and family to this very day. 

Thankfully I had the opportunity to tell her how much she had meant to me through the years and that I will never forget her kindness or take it for granted. Jo B..you were a positive force to so many people and your memory will live on in the lives of those you  have touched.  We have all been changed by your love and life and  will make this world a better place because of it.

I love you and will miss you but your memory will live in my heart forever. All blessing to you and your extraordinary family 
with Love... the girl next door..Cleo

My dearest buddy, I think of you every morning and miss our chats. You have left us to join the other Angels  and joined with your loving husband Frank. I know you are at peace and feeling no more pain. Please watch over us and protect us.  Love  Goog   (Evelyn)

Mom you are missed as shown by the love at your service. Everyone leave a comment  Jimmy

It’s easy to look at what a long life she had and remark on how lucky we were to have her this long but losing her is a truly profound and devastating loss. 

A good friend once told me if you want to ensure you’re living your best life, be conscious of how you’ll be remembered after you’re gone.

I think my Grandmother knew exactly how fondly she would be thought of...beautiful, kind, generous, razor sharp, well read, and like every quintessential New Yorker, she remained a fierce adversary throughout her years. She loved her family: her children, her grandchildren, her adoring great granddaughters Bella and Emma, and her extended family and close friends. She truly lived her best life and I know in my heart that despite her suffering, she was still able to feel and embrace happiness and love in her final hours. 

I miss you so much already, Gigi. Bella, Bear and I love you now and always. 


 


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Josephine Barea

4 mars 1928 – 28 décembre 2019

Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home

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