Barbara Ann Arduino

Barbara was a very devoted wife and mother. She was beautiful, fashionable, an incredible cook and was gifted with an outstanding personality able to strike a conversation with anyone.

She was the General Sales Manager, President of Governale in Brooklyn (parent company of Burnham Holdings) since 1991. She was one month short of completing her 30 years of service with the company, where she was loved and respected by many. 

Barbara was the eldest daughter of the late Robert and Phyllis Gornelli. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dominick of 46 years, who passed August 1, 2021. Surviving are her loving sons Dominick and Damian, his wonderful wife Marykaye and her two cherished grandchildren, Gabriel and Mia.

She also leaves behind her sisters Patty Cifelli (Rocco), Kathy Hagen (Michael), and Sandy DeAngelis(Steve); as well as her sister-in- law and dear friend Elmira Rambaldi (Neil), brother-in-law Gerard and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous devoted, longtime friends.

She will be forever missed by many.

A memorial celebrating their life is scheduled for Saturday, October 23rd 2021, 10:30 am at Abundant Life Worship Center, 390 Washington Avenue, Nutley, NJ 07110.