Barbara J. Celotti

Barbara J. Celotti

Barbara Celotti Obituary

Published by San Mateo County Times from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2006.
BARBARA J. CELOTTI Entered into rest, Redwood City, CA Dec. 21, 2006. Loving fiancee of Jim Mussio. Loving mother of Linda (Richard) Celotti Aal & the late Cristine. Sister of Barry Roberts & the late Lou Di Gino. Grandmother of 3 grandchildren. A native of San Francisco, CA. Barbara was a room mother at Washington School in Redwood City accompanying teachers & children on field trips. She was always in demand to bake desserts for any occasion. Her father attended pastry school in France. She was always willing to help with a smile or lend a word of encouragement. The family called her "Mother Theresa". She loved dancing, she won a championship in Bocce Ball and loved buying gifts for others. Her favorite television shows were Knots Landing, Dallas, Dr. Phil & Survivor. She held a special love for her 67 Mustang GT Classic. Barbara loved to get away to Monterey for a few days. She also enjoyed series movies such as Moonstruck & Godfather. Above all, she was proud and loved her family, loved ones and her Italian heritage. Her jobs included working at the Redwood City Tribune, PG& E for 10 years and a pharmacy Asst. at Ladera Pharmacy. Friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wed. Dec. 27 at 5PM followed by a vigil starting at 6PM both at the Redwood Chapel, 847 Woodside Road, Redwood City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thurs. Dec. 28, at 10AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 300 Fulton in Redwood City. Interment, Alta Mesa Memorial park. Donations to your local American Cancer Society preferred. REDWOOD CHAPEL 650-369-5537

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