Mrs. Gooding was educated in Lawrence, Massachusetts and attended New Hampshire Technical Institute, located in Concord, N.H. She was employed by Raytheon Company, located in Andover, MA and Kollsman Incorporated, located in Merrimack, N.H.
Barbara enjoyed spending time at the coast in Wells, Maine and in Florida. She also liked scheduling the ladies luncheons in her park community. She looked forward to contributing and being part of the social happenings within her community. She also loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren when she could; she took great pride in her family.
Barbara was preceded in death by: her father, Pasquale Napolitano and mother, Marie (nee’ Di Tora) Napolitano, both from Lawrence, MA; her sister, Angie Crouteau from Florida and her brother, Pasquale Napolitano.
Barbara leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Vincent H. Gooding, Port Orange, FL; three children: Christopher Palermo, Franklin, N.H., Michelle Palermo, Merrimack, N.H. and Sharon Palermo, Nashua, N.H.; sister, Minnie Riccio, Methuen, MA; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
The family will be celebrating her life from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at La Costa Village Clubhouse. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are under the care and trust of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, Port Orange, FL. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.volusiamemorialfuneral.com.
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