Barbara Grande

Barbara A. Grande VIRGINIA BEACH - Barbara A. Grande, 71, went home to be with the Lord suddenly Aug. 28, 2010 in New York City. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Peterson. She was a member of London Bridge Baptist Church and Echoes Senior Choir. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Joseph A. Grande. Barbara was also survived by two daughters, Patricia Rumsey and husband Kevin, Lorraine Gibbs and husband Bob; her son, Joseph Grande and fiancée Cheryl Wyble. Also surviving are a sister, Diana Howard and husband Richard and a brother-in-law, Anthony Mennella. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Barbara was preceded in death by a newborn son, grandson, and her sister, Carol Menella. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, Thursday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Her funeral will be held later that day at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at London Bridge Baptist Church by the Rev. Tom Armbrister. Burial will be private at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Osteoporosis Foundation at www.NOF.org or NOF, 1150 17th St. NW, Suite 850, Washington, DC 20036. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.