Barbara Lynn Kerrigan

River Vale-Barbara Kerrigan (nee Zechmeister),72, passed away peacefully at her home on March 22nd. Barbara was married to Bill, the love of her life for 49 years, and was devoted to their four children, Jennifer Oriolo (Michael), Patrick (Priscilla), Andrew, and Ariel. Her latest joy came from being with her five young grandsons Markus, Nikolai, Liam, Westley and Harrison. Barbara is survived by her sister Ruthann (Dave).

Barbara was an accomplished gardener, learning at her father’s greenhouses, Zechmeister Brothers in Maywood. She was a wonderful cook and loved to entertain at her home and at church. Barbara enjoyed travel in and outside the US and looked forward to any new adventure. She was happiest when the house was full of family and friends enjoying her delicious meals. Her life was centered on her love for her Lord and Savior and on her family. She will be forever missed, loved and remembered by her family and friends.

Relatives and friends are welcome to visit on Sunday, March 27 from 3-7PM at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 28 at 10AM. The interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Helping Hand Food Pantry, 349 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale, NJ 07642.

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