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Bridget Holmes Obituary
Bridget P. (Badalamenti) Holmes
Aug. 19, 1955 - Sept. 18, 2022
AUBURN - Bridget P. (Badalamenti) Holmes, 67, of Auburn passed away Sunday morning, September 18, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
She was born on August 19,1955, the daughter of Benedict and the late Shirley ( Perkins) Badalamenti. Bridget graduated from Union Springs High School, Class of 1973 and attended Cayuga Community College.
She retired as Manager from Pullen's Truck Center after several years of service. She was a proud member and first female to play an instrument (snare drum) in the Purple Lancer's Drum & Bugle Corps. Bridget also marched with the World Champion Syracuse Brigadiers Drum & Bugle Corps.
Bridget was very active in sports, having played softball, golf and excelled as a bowler.
She cherished the times spent with her family and will be sadly missed by all of them.
Bridget is survived by her loving husband, Bill, whom she met through the Purple Lancer's and would have celebrated their 48th Anniversary this Wednesday, September 21, 2022; also surviving is her father, Benedict "Benny" Badalamenti; daughters: Victoria (Sean) Snively, Jennifer Holmes (Cian Hoey); four grandchildren: Zoey and Maddox Snively, Harlen and Benedict Hoey; two sisters: Dorothy (Richard) Bach, Helen (Jeff) Day; sisters-in-law: Lynn Holmes and Carol Holmes; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins; and beloved canine friend, "Reggie".
In addition to her mother, Bridget was also predeceased by uncle Fay Perkins, in-laws John and Margaret Catalano Swiatek, brothers-in-law Jim Holmes, Bob Holmes, father-in-law Robert Holmes.
Calling hours are this Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Pettigrass Funeral Home and also Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., with a service to immediately follow at 1:00 p.m., Thursday in the funeral home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society.
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James P. Nash
October 2, 2022
I am saddened to read the news of Bridget's passing. I played percussion with Bridget in High School at Union Springs and got to know and ride motorcycle with her Father, Bennie. I would often catch Bennie and Bridget out in Auburn sharing breakfast together and would always stop and say hello. Bridget will sadly be missed by all of her family.
James P. Nash
Ann Catalfano
September 26, 2022
Bill and family, shocked and saddened by the passing of Bridget! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Audrey Skillett Mahoney
September 26, 2022
I have many fond memories of Bridget!
Growing up as her neighbor on VanLiew road and being in the same class at USCS!
Rest In Peace Bridget.
Audrey Skillett Mahoney
Tom and Kathy Hoey
September 22, 2022
Bill, Jen and your entire family,
We're so very sorry for your loss. Bridget was a wonderful lady. We'll miss visiting with her at Mike and Cheryl's family gatherings.
Tom and Kathy Hoey
tom shayler
September 22, 2022
We miss Drumcorps, and we will miss you.
Darleen & David Strassle
September 21, 2022
Bill,
So sorry to hear of Bridget's passing. She was such a wonderful person. We have such wonderful memories of our get togethers.
Hugs to you.
Ed leeson
September 21, 2022
We are so sad about Bridgets passing. We had many great years with all of you. And of course Bailey, Zeus,Maggie and Reggie. Allways thinking of you, love Ed and Jean
Chris Secaur
September 21, 2022
Bill, I was so shocked to hear of Bridget's passing, thoughts and prayers for you and your family. What a nice friend she was even tho we didn't see each other often.
Debbie Twomey
September 21, 2022
Bill and family,
I was saddened to read Bridget´s obituary. She was so full of life. I will always remember her reaction when the Purple Lancers won the well deserved state championship in 1974(?).
My sincerest condolences to all of her family.
Debbie Twomey
Spike & Carole Rigby
September 21, 2022
Bennie, Billie and family, Our condolences on Bridget's passing. Her passing and was such a shock to my wife and myself that I was not prepared for it. We are prepared to hear about many of our Older friends and relatives passing on but not some one our own age who I always thought was younger and more vibrant than I am. While we cannot be there in person We will be thinking of you all during this time of Mourning and Bridget's passing, Specifically, the good times of fun and laughter from our youth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lorrie and Howard Brown
September 21, 2022
We are sorry to hear of Bridget's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gunner and Betsy
September 21, 2022
Benny , Bill and family , so sorry for your loss . Thoughts and prayers heading your way .
Jim Churchill, Pensacola, Fl
September 20, 2022
Bill and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bridget's passing. I had the honor of playing next to her in the Lancer drum line. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leane Cool
September 20, 2022
Michael and I send our deepest sympathies to her entire family!! She certainly gave her all in fighting her disease!! She will be missed but her love and legacy will be felt and loved by and through her daughters and their families!!Sending lots of love to allLeane and Michael Cool
Bradley Pattington
September 20, 2022
Benny,
I have lived in Scipioville all my life. I remember you and your wife from years ago, and I played drums in high school band with Fay. So sorry for your loss. I know it's hard to bury a child.
Mike Divietro
September 20, 2022
Bill and family we are so sorry for your loss!
Anita Sharpsteen Vogel
September 20, 2022
I have not seen Bridget since we were children, we were distant cousins. My Mother Kye Sharpsteen would bring us to visit Shirley & Benny and family. I was always in awe by her beautiful spirit and her red hair. May you rest in peace Bridget. My sincere condolences to the family.
Emmett & Mary Wilbur
September 20, 2022
Bill so sorry to hear about Bridget. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Natalie and Bob Reardon
September 20, 2022
Dear Billy and family,
We are so sorry to learn of Bridget´s passing. She was such a sweet person and there are many fond memories of our younger days. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Ron HADDEN
September 20, 2022
Bill & Family so sorry to hear of Bridget's passing. We had alot of fun together Ron Hadden
Lisa (Gregory) DeBois
September 20, 2022
Billy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bridget's passing!
May she rest in peace ~
Pam & Don Edwards
September 20, 2022
Bill so sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you & the girls.
Dale and Mark Antonik
September 20, 2022
Helen and family, so very sorry to hear of your sister's passing. So hard to lose someone so young. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Ed Charles
September 20, 2022
So sad to hear such a wonderful friend has passed. She and her husband Billy and I share many many memories as members of the Lancers. Truly a great friend that will be missed and never forgotten. Ed Charles
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