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John Barna Obituary
WORCESTER - John Edward Barna, 65, of Worcester, died Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the Beaumont Nursing Center in Worcester, from complications of the coronavirus.
John leaves two sisters, Mary I. Brosnahan and her husband Ralph of Worcester, with whom he lived, and Rose Carr and her husband William of Millbury; two brothers, Daniel D. Barna of Worcester, and Joseph P. Barna and his wife Vicki of Oxford; and several nephews and nieces.
John was born in Worcester, son of Michael P. and Kathleen (Murphy) Barna. He lived in Worcester all his life.
John worked in the kitchen at the UMass-Memorial Medical Center University Campus for 24 years.
John loved music and playing cards. He enjoyed long walks in the Greendale section of Worcester. He was always shopping for a good bargain.
John was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.
Services and burial in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to Veterans, Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605.
The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, is directing arrangements.
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Katie
April 8, 2022
I think of you often, Godfather. I love you and miss you every day. I know you're enjoying your time up there with all the loved ones we lost these last few years including Nana, Papa, Unc, Aunt Rita, Joanne, Chris and too many others... - it must be a hell of a card game up there! Xoxo
Rosie Bill
April 15, 2020
Brother you are with mom dad & Mike give them our love . You are at peace now I am happy about that but I miss you John
Joey Gencarelli
April 15, 2020
We miss you so much Uncle John, you will always be in our hearts. We love you. Anita, Dina, and Joey
jay meserve
April 15, 2020
rest in peace john, no more pain, prayers for the family-----jay Julie andy
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Anthony Kapulka
April 15, 2020
You took on all ths World could throw at you and never complained I have learned from you i will miss seeing you atany gatherings It is time for you to rest God Keep Call Collect
Richard Carr
April 14, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
April 14, 2020
Rest In Peace brother no more suffering you are going to be missed God Bless you Love you Ralph and Mary
Cynthia decelle
April 14, 2020
John you were a kind funny young man growing up with us! May you have a wonderful new life with your mom and dad!Love Cindy
April 14, 2020
I never met John, but heard a lot about him from his devoted sister,Mary who cared for him so lovingly.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless you. Joanne Elliott, sister of Ralph Brosnahan and his wonderful wife, Mary. xox
Theresa MacLellan
April 14, 2020
John, youve been in my life for as long as i remeber. now youre flying with the angels.you always were fon to be around.so many memories all good. glad my brother and I visited you reasently. you will be always in my heart. rest easy. love cousin Theresa. brother sadden to hear of your leaving ,though he knows you will have plenty of the family awaiting with open arms
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Katie Carr
April 14, 2020
Uncle John, your stories, jokes and all those funny songs you used to play for me will be so very missed. I love you - Stay out of trouble up there & remember, "that's what she said!"
Katie Carr
April 14, 2020
Uncle John, your stories, jokes, and funny songs will be forever missed. I love you. As you always told me: "Hey, that's what she said!"
JOSEPH BARNA
April 14, 2020
Brother John MISS YOU. AND
WE LOVE YOU. R.I.P. JOEY&VICKY
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