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ROSEMARY BARBELLA Obituary


ROSEMARY H. BARBELLA (Age 90)  
On Monday, September 19, 2016, after a long battle associated with myelodysplasia. Rosemary was a Catholic Charities social worker in Richmond, VA for many years. She was a resident of Bedford Court in Silver Spring, MD since 2006, where she was involved in many activities. Rosemary was born in Washington, DC in 1926. She graduated from Catholic University in 1949 with a degree in Social Services before moving to Richmond. Rosemary is the beloved daughter of the late Rose and Nicholas Barbella of Washington, DC. Survivors include a brother, Nicholas (Isabel) of Vienna, VA and a sister, Maria Barbella of Waldorf, MD. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph (Susan) of Blue Belle, PA and later, her sister Regina (Octavius) Covington of Silver Spring. She leaves many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, cousins and loving friends.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 4101 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD on Friday, September 23 at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to SOME (So Others Might Eat) 71 'O' Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 or www.some.orgwww.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 22, 2016.

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Tamara Khazhmetova (Griffin)

May 9, 2023

I met Rosemary when I was 20 years old, working with Lena LaFratta in 2005. Rosemary and cute Bonnie would visit us sometime.
I remember Rosemary as beautiful, kind, and very intelligent person.
This is the picture of the card Rosemary sent me years ago.
Rest in peace, Beautiful Rosemary!

Carter Felvey

September 16, 2020

I have such fond memories of Rosemary when I pass her, Helen’s and Bonnie’s former home on Treboy Ave. in Richmond. Rosemary was the first friend I made after moving to Peachtree Blvd. which is one block from Treyboy. That was 41 years, 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 2 cats ago! Rosemary will always hold a special place in my heart and memory. She was such a kind and gentle lady. We’re still on Peachtree!

Angela C

October 1, 2016

May the wonderful memories of your loved one sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled. (John 6:40)

Carter Felvey

September 29, 2016

I am so sad to know that Rosemary has passed away. She and Helen were dear neighbors of ours in Richmond. We visited many times and always appreciated the love they shared with us. Their Westies brought lots of smiles to me and our children during our walks down Treboy Ave. So much so that we too adopted a Westie! Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

September 23, 2016

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3)

September 22, 2016

Please accept my sympathy on the loss of Ms. Barbella. I hope you will find a measure of comfort from the words found at 2 Thessalonians 3:16.

Sincerely,
A. Ingram, WDC

September 22, 2016

My sincere sympathy to your family. May the God of all comfort be with your family in your time of grief.

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