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dear god mom I miss you everyday. I hope you know you are my world always. I will never stop loving you.
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Joe Rabatin
June 26, 2017
I miss you so much I'll never ever forget you... Luv you Maria. Rip sweetie
Melissa Rizzolo
March 24, 2007
Maria,
I miss you. I know I must move on from what ever regret I have or resentment for that matter. It seems that every day you are no longer on this earth I understand you better and who we were to eachother and the depth of our freindship. Thank you for being the beautiful angel that you are.
I love you Rea.
Your inspiration and teacher,
Melissa
Melissa Rizzolo
March 19, 2007
Maria,
Thank you.
I love you.
One of my greatest teachers.
Bless your soul.
Melissa
Melissa Rizzolo
March 19, 2007
Maria,
I love you. Thank you for being my freind my sister,my buddy and most of all my inspiration.I found out of your passing 8months after you died. I cryed soo hard I still do.we have not seen eachother in 10 years. i just ache to have those long talks we did when we lived together we went through alot and we learned alot.I am so grateful you named your daughter the name we picked together Samantha Rose.You were loved are loved by so so many.I truly wish for peace of heart and mind to your entire family and everyone of your friends.I wish we could have had a reunion just once before u went i wish u did not go.
Trip to florida our favorite celine Dion song we used to sing.Our incense RAIN! Walks in brookdale Park. The unstoppable laghing fits.Eating cheesecake at nevada.
I miss You Rea.
I will write again later.
Me.
Cheryl Tabulov
July 7, 2005
Deepest Sympathy to Maria's Family,
My mind,Heart and Soul is with you always. Maria was a very special person to me, she taught me a lot of good things in life. Maria was like a big sister to me just like Cindy S. The two of them together made me feel so special and so Loved all the time but especially when i was down. I have alot of memories with Maria that i will have with noone else, like going to the NA meetings and knowing everything they said including the serenity prayer, going to Maria's apartment in Kearny, going out with Maria and Cindy to the city( that night will always be remembered) eating 10 pound mashed potatoes and cant forget the nights of straightening Maria's hair spending time with Maria was priceless.Maria has the best daughter she is so smart and beautiful God Bless her who now has the best Guardian Angel watching over her shoulder. Maria all those boy talks we had back in the day you always made me realize alot things and i wish i can thank you for what you have done for me but you will always be in my heart forever and ever.You were a great person to talk to a be around. Maria's in a better place now where she's free I miss her deeply and Love her lots but as life goes on she will never leave my mind heart or soul. Thanx for being the person that u were u made a big impact on many lives. I Love you!!!!!!
Love Always & Forever
Lil Bit A.K.A. (Lil Thang)
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
janette lopez
July 6, 2005
To maria barbellas family,
Maria will never be forgotten that's who maria was, she left an impact where ever she went.she was a little girl with a huge heart. Maria was a very good soul and always had time for someone in need,I know that she's in a better place and all her unexplained and unanswered question are now being answered and she's finally at peace. we love you and miss you, but we will never forget you.
brittany mignone
July 5, 2005
maria its brittany and i wanna say i love you with all of my heart i looked up to you as my mother i wanted to be like you the way you were made me laugh i miss dancing with you and sleeping by your house us getting are hair done there is many more but most of all you were a diamand something worth a million dollers and when you shined people couldnt help but not love you i know the first time i saw you i said wow she is the most beautiful women i have ever seen in my life i could tell you things and knowing there safe and sound and when you left you took apart of me with you i will pray for you and your daughter i love sam and i know she will be beautiful just like you and she has a angel and thats you
i love you hugs and kisses
Elaine Schwarz
July 3, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.
Maria, I remember when you'd call me and say, "Put the coffee on, your other daughter is comming". Although you're gone, your memory will always be a part me. I grew to love you for who you were,and I will never forget all the wonderful times we shared, the talks, hugs, laughter and the tears. Although my heart is hurting, I know that you are in a more peaceful place, where you can rest in Our Lords care forever. Always watch over your precious little daughter, because she will miss you more than you will ever know. Rest in peace!
Love..Elaine (Ellen)
Annette Daudelin
June 30, 2005
Michelle and Family:
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this most difficult time. We will always remember the days when you were living across the street from us (Broad Street/Almira Street)when both our children (George and Maria)were so carefree and full of life and fun.
Unfortunately, we have become members of a club no parent wants to join. You are in our heart and prayers.
May God Bless you.
LEILANI
June 29, 2005
My heart goes out to the Barbella family for your huge lost. May God Bless You. You've lost a daughter physically, but gained and Angel for eternity. Maria's smile will always shine bright. Samantha hold your head up high and remember your mother loved you so much and she was a wonderful woman that touched a lot of lives. MARIA no more pain, no more hurt, no more sadness, no more fear, your free shine bright girl like always..." you will be greatly Missed but ALWAYS remembered.
Karen Dohrman-Mahn Mahn
June 24, 2005
Dear Barbella Family, We just found out about this worlds terrible loss yesterday. My name is Karen (Dohrman) Mahn. My brother Davey and I lived on 12th street. Davey was good friends with Robert and Maria was my little buddy. Spitfire is the word that comes to mind. I am promising that the memory of Maria will make me smile in death as in life. I know with Maria in Heaven as our angel "THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMARROW" Robert, Davey and I are so sorry. We know that there's nothing like the bond between a brother and sister. God bless Maria. Deepest sympathy, Karen and Danny Mahn and David Dohrman
April Quist
June 24, 2005
Well kid its sad when we get together like this last time I saw you , you where like I had remembered you corey amy and darlene jenny where like family you all never left my home was your home and to loose someone you havent seen and all the things you think you could have said or did.. but time doesnt change what happend I know me and Amy and the rest of my family (lynchs) you where upfront and took no punches amy couldnt have had a better friend.. God Bless your daughter and may he keep her safe.. Love Ya Always April
raffaela "ralphie" meola
June 22, 2005
Dearest Barbella Family;
To know Maria was to truly fall in love with her!!! This girl from the 1st day u met her had the spunk & energy that was unforgettable!!! Maria & I were childhood friends she lived on 10th St. NWK & I lived on 6Th & we were alwys very close...I saw her a couple of yrs ago & she looked great(as usual) and I just can't believe that this has happend to her...my deepest sympathy to the entire family & friends...Maria touched so many people & she will never be fogotten.
LORI SALZANO-QUICK
June 21, 2005
TO THE BARBELLA FAMILY:
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. MARIA WAS A GREAT CHILDHOOD FRIEND OF MINE. WE HAD SUCH GREAT TIMES AT DANCE CLASS AND HANGING OUT IN SILVER LAKE. TO YOU MARIA, MUCH LOVE AND HAPPINESS IN HEAVEN.
LORI SALZANO
Michele DeMeo
June 21, 2005
To The Barbella Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you always. God Bless you all. I knew Maria when I was younger. Toni, and I hung out with Maria almost everyday on 10th Street in Newark. She was a sweet and loving friend. Always full of energy and there when you needed her.
Maria: I know we lost contact over the years but I will never forget you. You were a great and loving person to be around. May you rest in Peace.
TONIANN KOZLOWSKI
June 21, 2005
I KNEW MARIA WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER.ME, HER, MICHELE, AMY AND KARI WERE TOGETHER ALOT. WE ALL GREW UP AND LOST TOUCH. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Marcy Velardi
June 21, 2005
Dear Michelle & Robert,
I am so truly sorry for your great
loss,Maria was an absolute beauty
We haven't been in touch for so
long but I just want you and your
family to know how very sad I feel for all of you. Please accept
my heartfelt condolences
God bless you Maria
Always Marcy
Anthony Rotonda
June 20, 2005
Maria,
Times with you will never be forgotten. You were a great cousin to me and I hope you know how much I love you and how much I will miss all of our great talks. You had fire in you that will never be put out. You were the one in the family who could express her feelings and say whats on your mind and never care what anyone else thought. That is something that I have always admired about you and just know that you will never be forgotten and always be in my heart. I will pray to you every night so that you know how much your family loved you and you will be greatly missed.
Dani Durante-Heinold
June 20, 2005
Dear Barbella Family,
I just found out about the passing of Maria and was heartbroken. I have not seen or spoken to Maria in over ten years, but I remember her vividly like it was only yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, especially her daughter who I am sure will miss her mother terribly.
May God bless you and keep you,
Dani Durante
Deana Capasso
June 19, 2005
Dear Maria,
I Love you so much..i remember all the good times we had together and all the memories...you weren't just an older cousin to me you were like my big sister...you will forever be in my head, and my heart... love always and forever..your cousin DEANA
Jodi Capasso
June 19, 2005
To My Maria,
I Love you with all my heart, i have the most beautiful memories of you since you were a baby up until the night before God took you to a more beautiful and peaceful place. I will always love you and miss you forever...love always Aunt Jodi
Teri Orlando
June 18, 2005
To Michele and Bobby
I can't believe Maria is gone. My
family and I are so heart broken.
We just keep saying little Maria is
gone over and over.I can't express
my sorrow to you enough I am so over
whelmed with sadness. I tried so hard to reach you but it seems every
ones phone number is unlisted. When
I saw this site I thought you would
read these. Here is something that
I thought Maria might like. I think
this is what she would say.
Remember me with smiles and laughter,for that is how I will remember you all. If you can only remember me with tears, then don't
remember me at all.
Teri Orlando and family
michelle petrillo
June 17, 2005
Dear Maria, youre were and always will be a beautiful girl,I will always remember the good times at First ave school and growing up together hangin out.To Maria's family my deepest condolences my heart and my prayers are with you all. GOD BLESS.
Maria Oliveira
June 17, 2005
TO the Barbella Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up with Maria in Newark. We attended First Avenue School together. She was such a sweet girl and was always their for you when you needed her. We have lost touch for many years but I will never forget her.All of the fun times we had together as little girls.
millie verges
June 17, 2005
To marias family
My deepest sympathy to you all.......i will always miss her .she is and always will be a wonderful mother,daughter and friend
Tina Angelo
June 17, 2005
Robert and Michelle,
After reading the news about your daughter, I needed to send you both my sincere condolences. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Tina Pieroni Angelo
Mary Ann Cerruto Palestina
June 17, 2005
Dearest Michele,Jody, Frank, Billy and Pat.
I am so very sorry for this terrible loss.Words can never express how I feel for your family.
Love,
Mary Ann Cerruto Palestina
stephanie cerruto del preore
June 17, 2005
Dear Beautiful Maria:
May Jesus hold you in his arms forever .You have the most precious family I have ever met.God be with them always ...
Love Stephanie
Frank Palmer
June 17, 2005
To the Barbella Family,
I am extremely sorry for your loss. I grew up with Maria in Newark, and unfortunately had lost touch with her over the years. We attended First Avenue School together. I will never forget Maria. She was a beautiful person…one whom will be deeply missed.
Frank Palmer
[email protected]
Jill Van Beveren
June 17, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Maria's friends and family. Maria was such a beautiful person, inside and out. She was always very loving and giving, and never expected anything in return. She had a heart of gold and she will be missed! Rest In Peace sweetie, we all love you!
Daniel Cario
June 17, 2005
To the Barbella family, I am sorry to hear of your loss I knew Maria for many years since pre-school. We grew up in Newark together. We have lost touch for many yaers but I will never forget her.
Millie
June 17, 2005
To her Family,
My sincere condolence goes out to you all.
Maria has left a huge impression in this world. The void that is left on this earth will be replaced with a brighter sky watching over us in the heavens above. She gave us all she had and I thank her for all that she left behind. Although my heart is heavy I know that the butterfly is finally out of her cocoon.. FLY MARIA you are finally free...
Donna
June 17, 2005
I don't even know if anyone really reads these. I just happened to stumble across it and thought it was a good way of talking to Maria.
I met her through the program. I was scared and lonely when I came around. I remember looking up to Maria, who was gorgeous, confident, and well spoken. I was too intimidated to approach such a girl,but she saw past the insecurity. She welcomed me, told me to call her, that I reminded her of her cousin, and I was welcomed to come over for lunch anytime. We never did, but I saw her throughout the years. I admired her and she tried to give me the courage to get involved in real estate. I remember seeing her at a dance in Clifton..Man can she dance all night! ..She was always full of life. It will be hard to see her tonight.
Although we weren't tight, she gave me hope for many things..and for that, I thank you. God Bless the entire family and many friends. Keep her daughter well.
Stacy Perl
June 17, 2005
Hey mama, you are loved and will be missed by so many. You will live in my heart and spirit forever. I love you so much. Thank you for everything you taught me and continue to teach all of us. My heartfelt condolences to your family, especially Samantha.
Will miss your mashed potatoes, shopping sprees at Mandee's, Driving around listening to the Copa Cabana, Planet Rock and Judy Torres, Spades at your kitchen table and all the fun times we had. There are too many to mention. You'll always be "my dawg" girl...
Thx =)
Stacy
Steven Andersen
June 16, 2005
My deepest sympathy to Maria's family and many close friends.
Throughout this past week I have asked myself why, but I am beginning to trust that more of Gods plan will be revealed.
I will always remember Maria as the little girl who packed a big punch!
Though many of us only new her for a short portion of her life , she has left an indelible impression on many and has provided hope and inspiration to so many others who may have not found it otherwise had it not been for her connection to them ! Maria,s life and memory will live on through those she has touched ! May her spirit continue to follow her rainbows........
Annmarie Valenza
June 16, 2005
To the Barbella family,
I didn't know Maria very well, but I do have many memories of her in high school. Like Pete Vaicels said, she always spoke for what she believed in no matter what. She was energetic, happy, and definitely enthusiatic.
It is so hard to lose young people---I just wrote an entry for George Daudelin (also of Bloomfield) a couple of weeks ago----I was so shocked and upset to hear about Maria as well. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends. May she always rest in peace.
God Bless
Annmarie Valenza
Annmarie Valenza
June 16, 2005
To the Barbella family,
I didn't know Maria very well, but I do have many memories of her in high school. Like Pete Vaicels said, she always spoke for what she believed in no matter what. She was energetic, happy, and definitely enthusiatic.
It is so hard to lose young people---I just wrote an entry for George Daudelin (also of Bloomfield) a couple of weeks ago----I was so shocked and upset to hear about Maria now as well. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends. May she always rest in peace.
God Bless
Annmarie Valenza
Peter Vaicels
June 16, 2005
From what I remember Maria was full of life and always had a ton of energy. Whether she was sticking up for what she believed in, or sticking up for a freind, she was always there when you needed her. God Bless her and her family she is at peace now.
Chris Proano
June 16, 2005
God Bless You Maria.
Frank & Linda Esposito
June 16, 2005
The loss of a child is the greatest pain we as parents can experience. Our deepest condolences to you Michele your husband and family.
I pray God Bless you all with the strength and faith, that you will get through this horrible loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
paula fiorino
June 16, 2005
Maria,
I'll miss you. I have great memories. I'll never forget you.
Love Paula
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