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Eugene Barbera Obituary
BARBERA, EUGENE C., - If you had the pleasure of knowing Eugene Barbera you were better off for it and if you didn't you truly missed out. By nature he was a solid, down to earth man. A hard worker (with a second to none work ethic) who always.. always put family first. Dad was the perfect role model for his children and grandchildren. He led by example always working very, very hard. We'd follow him with passion and well deserved devotion. Eugene Barbera was originally from South Philadelphia, 13th & Wolf to be exact. When he married Rita Marianni of Port Richmond his stomping grounds became Welsh & Verree in Northeast Philadelphia. He settled in to raise his four children on Ferndale Street and with his gentle smile and helping hand to always lend he became a fixture; a source of strength, comfort and security. Ultimately Eugene & Rita resided in Longport, and Boynton Beach, FL and was rewarded with joy throughout his golden years of life; highlighted just last March by celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary in Italy with Rita, the love of his life. He adored golf, traveling with Rita, loved the beach and ocean, was fanatic about golf, spending time with his children and grandchildren, golf, cigars, football, golf and the Bustleton Lions club. (And did I tell you he loved golf?) He was a food & wine aficionado (man could he cook!) and he was a charming story-teller; a life of the party, real "Mr. Philadelphia" type. Yes, golf became his passion; in fact he'd keep score - yearning for an eraser on the pencil! Simply, if there's a definition of "nice guy" in the dictionary his picture is next to it. He owned and operated Gene's Bar, Front and Norris in Fishtown; then purchased the Palm Theater on Frankford Ave. and then he opened Palm Carwash, Palm Auto and Palm Autobody. (It was there he instilled his remarkable work ethic in his kids) He also owned an Atlantic City cab company. Eugene Barbera was the devoted husband of Rita (Marianni) Barbera. Loving father to Eugene Barbera Jr, Rosemary (Eduardo) Villegas, Dr. Charles (Mary) Barbera, Gary (Linda) Barbera. Grandfather of Lucas, Spencer, Carlos, Marianna and Gary Michael. A viewing will be held Wednesday, August 13th at 9AM followed by a mass at 11AM at Saint Albert The Great, 212 Welsh Rd., Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, 19006. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers kindly send any donations to the Autism Society of Berks County, P.O. Box 6683 Wyomissing, PA 19610
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Barbera
Connie Lombardi
August 25, 2008
Sorry about your lost always remembered Gene with a sincere smile on his face. Rita my thoughts are with you and your family. Love , Connie
Mr. & Mrs. (Al & Anne) Z
August 19, 2008
Dear Gino,
To you and your family, we extend our sincerest condolences in the passing of your father. Please know that you are in our heart and prayers. And to your Mom, a very special and prayerful greeting that our dear Lord will always grant her much love and peace, especially after 50 beautiful years with your Dad. And Gino remember - you and Woz (Class 77) will always be very dear to us. Blessings to all!
Our Love,
John D McBurnie SR.
August 14, 2008
Geno & Family:Sorry about the loss of your dad , husband & grandfather.
Geno you carry your father's name proud.Keep your head high because your dad will look out for you up in heaven.Our deepest sympathy."The McBurnie's John D SR.Theresa,John D JR.
Jim and Roseann Tsafos
August 13, 2008
Dearest Rita and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
We will always remember Gene's smile, warmth and terrific sense of humor. We were blessed to have such a wonderful caring family and friends as our next door neighbors in Longport. We cannot think of Gene without smiling at all the good times and laughter. Our prayers and thoughts are with you ,Gary, Linda, Gino, Charles, Mary, Rosemary and Edwardo.
Kent Hollinger
August 13, 2008
Chuck....Mary and I extend our sympathies to you and your family. Your Dad sounded like someone I would love to have met. Please know that there is a large community whose thoughts are with you at this time.
Mary and Kent Hollinger
Francine Kirschenbaum
August 13, 2008
Rosi and Family
I am truly sorry for you loss. I am glad I was able to share in a his life by being your student and know he will carry on through you.
THE SANTORO FAMILY including...LOUIS JR., Upper Dublin, Pa - LaSALLE HS '74 & CHRIS '77
August 13, 2008
To Gene and Family: Please accept our sincerest condolences. You and your family are in our prayers.
Peter & Susi Julian
August 13, 2008
Dear Rita, you may not remember us but we visited you in Florida in 2007 at you home in Westchester. In any event please accept our sympathy and also our prayers for Gino. I'm pleased to have had the privilege of knowing him from our golf days at Melrose as well as occasionaly playing with him in Florida. May he now know eternal peace. God bless you and yours.
Joe Mangiaracina
August 12, 2008
Geno,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
kathleen waldron turvy
August 12, 2008
Dear Rita and family,
Please know that we are thinking of all of you at this very difficult time.
Gene was a great "across the street neighbor" in Longport. We always knew he would be there for my mom if she needed anything. Now he is up in heaven with my dad looking down and smiling on all of us.
Warm Regards,
Kathleen Waldron Turvy
Shawn Seilback
August 12, 2008
To Gene's Family: I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Gene was a loyal client and a competitive golfing friend. I'll miss his wonderful smile and warm "hellos".
Kay and Bob Hatton
August 12, 2008
Dear cousin Rita and family,
We are saddened to learn of Gene's death. The description of Gene and the admiration and love from his children came through in the beautiful article on the obituary page. Our thoughts are with you all.
August 12, 2008
With sincere condolences
Maria Realdine (Colantuono)
August 12, 2008
Dear Mrs. Barbera and Family: I don't know if you will remember me, but my early childhood years were spent with you and your family. All I remember was Uncle Gene and Uncle Chick. They were my dad's best friends. I have the greatest memories of a wonderful, gentle man who I called Uncle Gene. May God Bless you all at this difficult time.
DOMINIC LOMBARDI
August 12, 2008
DEAR COUSIN RITA, GENE, GARY, AND FAMILY, WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS - WE LOVE YOU!! DOMINIC LOMBARI AND FAMILY. PS. PLEASE CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL IF YOU NEED ANYTHING.
AL DMUCHOWSKI
August 12, 2008
I MET GENE AT MELROSE CC. WE PLAYED GOLF EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. GENE ALWAYS HAD A JOKE AND LOVED TO WIN AT GOLF. EVEN IF HE WON $2.00 HE WOULD SAY HE WAS SENDING THE LIMO TO PICK US UP ON THE NEXT DATE. HE LOVED TO TALK POLITICS AND WHO HE WOULD VOTE FOR THIS PRES. ELECTION. KNOWING GENE HE FILED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BEFORE HE LEFT. HE WAS A BUDDY AND GOOD FRIEND AND I WILL MISS HIM ALOT.
Mark Zielinski
August 12, 2008
Mrs. B, Geno, Gary, Charles, Roe,
Only the good die young. Your dad was a very good man who was know by almost everyone. I have very fond memories of Ferndale St, the car wash and the house in Longport during my teens. Please take comfort to know that the Barbera Family is in my prayers during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Mark Zielinski & Family (LaSalle HS Alumni Board)
Joyce Brader
August 12, 2008
Bill and I spent a fun evening with Gene and Rita. Wonderful people and so much fun. We are sad we won't be seeing Gene. I am looking forward to seeing Rita again over Dom & Louise's home in Cape May.
All the family is in our prayers. We will miss Gene's sense of humor. Thank you,
Bill and Joyce
Joseph and Susan Marianni
August 12, 2008
Our most sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love & Peace
Michael Bellino
August 12, 2008
Mr. Barbera was a man that I looked up to and admired dearly! He was extremely intelligent and a very hard working. Whenever I spoke to him he always gave me such great advice and he probably didn't even know he was doing it. Mr. Barbera's energy and enthusiasim shined through his personality like no other. The man loved a good joke and loved to make people smile and laugh. Any time I saw him he would say "Hey Mike" and smile, those words and his voice will never be forgotten. If you had the opportunity to know him you were very lucky! Gary, Geno, Linda, Rita, Gary Michael, Charles, Rosemary, Eduardo, Spencer, Lucas, Carlos and Marianna I love you all like you were my family and I am always right around the corner. Mr. Barbera You will always be missed and in my heart and prayers...
JOHN SCIOLLA
August 12, 2008
GENE, GARY, AND FAMILY, WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS - WE LOVE YOU!!
SINCERELY,
JOHN SCIOLLA AND JEAN TINI(BISCARDI)
JEAN TINI (BISCARDI)
August 12, 2008
TO MY SPECIAL FRIEND GENE, I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS - YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS - IF YOU NEED ME, I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.... LOVE JEAN (BISCARDI)
Mary and Norm Field
August 12, 2008
Dearest Gene: We love you and will miss you so much. We may have only known you for one magical week in Rome, but it seems like we have been friends with you and Rita for a lifetime. Our deepest condolences go out to Rita, and family, Dominic and Louise. Our love, Mary and Norm Field
Drew Antonelli
August 12, 2008
Rita, Gary,Gino, Charles, and Rosemary I have always considered Gene one of my dearest friends, everytime I think of him now and forever I have to smile and laugh at the great times we sharred. my deepest sympathy to you all. Rest in Peace Gene
L.Todd Morelli
August 12, 2008
Mr. Eugene Barbara was a great man. I am sorry he is gone, but I am honored to have had the pleasure to know him. May the Lord grant all those who have had the opportunity to have known him comfort. May the perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace.
- CPT L. Todd Morelli
Claire Jordan
August 12, 2008
Will be greatly missed.
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