Michael Peter Barbato

BARBATO - Michael Peter, dearly loved husband and father, went to be with the Lord on Monday. He is survived by his wife, Kristi; his sons, Peter and Zachary; his parents, Peter and Patricia (Noonan) Barbato of Stoughton, MA; his siblings, Paula Bickom, Debbie Pierson and Kevin Barbato. Michael grew up in Stoughton and graduated from Messiah College and Geneva College. He was the director of the Pisgah Program at Geneva College and worked for the Coalition for Christian Outreach. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, PA. "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your string? But thanks be to God. He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" 1 Corinthians 15:55,57. There will be no public visitation. Friends will be received today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Skye Lounge on the Geneva College Campus. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in the Chippewa Evangelical Church, 239 Braun Road, Beaver Falls, with his pastor Rev. Jeff Arnold officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pisgah Program at Geneva College through the Beaver County Foundation, P.O. Box 569, Beaver, PA 15009 Memo: Pisgah Fund, or to a charity of your choice. The Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls is in charge of all arrangements.