Barbara Passadore

Barbara Passadore, age 82, passed away on February 3, 2026. She was born on March 7, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Murray and Evelyn Usoskin. She was known for her independent spirit, kindness, and love and devotion to her family and friends.

She had a fulfilling career as a Substance Abuse Counselor helping many people along the way before retiring. Outside of work she was passionate about her pets and spending time with her friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Murray and Evelyn Usoskin, her Aunt Jean Rosenburg, and her Sister and Brother-In-Law Natalie and Larry Kaplan

Though she did not have children of her own, she was a loving and devoted aunt to her Nieces and Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews, and Great Great Nieces and Nephews.

Michelle and her husband Michael, Joe and his wife Kathryn, Eric and his wife Mary Lou, and Lisa.

Children of Michelle and Michael, Morgan, Alexis, Tori and her husband Shawn. Children of Joe and Kathryn, Ben, Josh, and Jared. Children of Mary Lou and Eric, Jennifer and her husband Chris, Dana and her significant other Carmen, and Danielle.

Children of Jennifer and Chris, Charlie and Cameron. Children of Dana and Carmen, Briella and Angelo. Children of Danielle, Nolan and Landon.

All have fond memories of her.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, 44 Wilson Avenue, Manalapan, New Jersey, 07726.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). For more information, please call 800-628-0028 or visit www.aspca.org.