Barbara Ann Sherlock

Sherlock, Barbara Ann, 86, of River Vale, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25 surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Beloved wife for 68 years of James. Devoted mother of James (Pattianne), Kevin (Dahna), Barbara Wertheim (Matthew) and Colleen Morgan (George). Loving grandmother of Ryan, Darren (Kristen), Brieann, Jimmy, Jason, Danny Sherlock (Vanessa), Bryan (Jamie), Michael (Beth), Casey (Gil), Kevin (Amber), Danny Morgan (Keely) and Tommy, step grandmother of Lucas, Danielle and Dillon Mesanko, and great-grandmother of 13. Born in Bronx, NY she lived in Park Ridge for 40 years. She later moved to River Vale, where she resided for 22 years. But her heart always belonged to Park Ridge. Barbara was a Nurse’s Aide at Pascack Valley Hospital for 20 years. At the age of 56, after raising her 4 children, she decided it was finally time to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a nurse. At the age of 57, she attained that goal, and returned to Pascack Valley Hospital where she worked until retiring in 1997.

Commonly known as “BEEKY” by her family and friends, Barbara’s absolute love in life was her family. She devoted all her time to any event her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were involved in. She was at every play, Halloween parade, sacrament, graduation, wedding, and Christening she could attend – and there were many. She attended hundreds of t-ball, soccer, baseball, basketball, lacrosee and football games, as well as wrestling matches. There’s a strong possibility that she was the loudest fan in the stands, and if the ref or umpire made a bad call, she had no problem telling them so! She was notorious for screaming “IN!!!!” whenever HER team took a shot in basketball, even if it was an airball. She was loved by everyone who knew her, and her presence will be missed for years to come.

Barbara and her amazing husband Jim led a happy and beautiful life together. They met when they were very young and their love story lasted 72 years. They had the opportunity to travel to many different beautiful places and even made two trips cross country, by car, after retirement.

She will be sorely missed, but we rest assured that she is with her Savior and already making all those around her laugh!

The family will receive their relatives and friends on Thursday, October 28, from 3pm – 7 pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. A Memorial Mass celebrating Barbara’s life and faith will be held on Friday, October 29, at Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge, at 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

www.stjude.org