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Barbara Covino Obituary
North Brunswick - Barbara (Suhan) Covino passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, at her home in North Brunswick with her family beside her. She was 89.
Born in Wilkes-Barre (Miner's Mill), Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Barbara (Baron) Suhan, she was the youngest of 10 children. Barbara was, in her earlier years, a supervisor for "Ma Bell", New Jersey Bell Telephone Company. She attended the Barbizon School of modeling. Barbara was portrayed in many telephone ads in magazines and newspapers. She was married in May of 1951 to her husband, Carmen A., aka "Butch", Covino who died in December of 1995.
Barbara besides being the "MOST WONDERFUL" Mom in so many ways, was giving to everyone around her. Even though Barbara was Hungarian she was the BEST Italian cook, and also, Hungarian. She was well known and respected as "Aunt Bobbie" in the Covino family. Barbara love to play Pogo on her computer.
Surviving are five sons - Gary C. Covino and his wife Dr. Ann of Haverhill, Massachusetts, Greg C. Covino and his wife Dr. Fatima of Freehold, Gerard Covino of North Brunswick, Geoffrey C. Covino of North Brunswick and Christopher G. and his wife Jennifer of Milltown; her daughter Barbara Covino of North Brunswick; a brother Paul Suhan of South Amboy; her sister Ann Sisco of South Carolina; and five grandchildren - Elia, Alexander and his wife Miranda, Adam, Christopher and Ava. A great grandchild is on its way at the end of May.
Funeral services will be 9:45 AM Wednesday from Selover Funeral Home, 555 Georges Road, North Brunswick followed by a 10:30 AM Mass at St. Mary of Mt. Virgin Church in New Brunswick. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Burial Park in South Brunswick. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 2 PM to 4 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Covino
Sponsored by Gleason Funeral Home of North Brunswick (Formerly Selover).
Paul Harmon
May 22, 2018
To the entire family Lorraine and I send our condolences on the passing of your Mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace.
Joey Covino
May 22, 2018
It had been a couple decades since I had seen Aunt Bobbie. But, when I asked her at Aunt Betty's wake, if she remembered me....she took about 45 seconds and came up with "Little Joey. Of course I remember you." My heart was touched.
I had spent many great times throughout my life with Aunt Bobbie and Uncle Butch along with my Grandparents (Kay and Joe). I will never forget them.
My condolences to my cousins and all who loved Aunt Bobbie and to those who were fortunate enough to be loved by her.
RIP Aunt Bobbie.
May 22, 2018
Geoff and family
Our condolences go out to you and your family at this time . May your mother rest in peace
Sipos Family
barbara covino
May 21, 2018
Mom you did so much for all of us...putting us first always...I'll never stop thinking of you ...I Love you so very very much Mom...barbara
Karen Covino Gentz
May 20, 2018
My condolences to all the family. I have very fond memories of Aunt Bobbi while I was in the family.
Joyce Ann Staples
May 20, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Aunt Bobbie was one of my favorites . Aunt Bobbie and Uncle Butchy christened my daughter Sherrie. She would refer to them as her "Fairy Godmother and Fairy Godfather." I remember Aunt Bobie's picture on the cover of the telephone book. My thoughts are with her family...I know this is a difficult time.
May 20, 2018
To Barbra and Family
I am sorry for your loss.
She was a great lady.
Danny
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