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2016
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Barbara Beck Obituary
AGE: 77 • Branchburg
Barbara C. Beck, 77, died on May 21, 2016 in Bound Brook, NJ. She was born in Scranton, PA on January 31, 1939 to her dear parents Evelyn (nee DahDah) and Joseph Ackourey. Barbara graduated from Forty Fort High School, and worked as a Bank Teller for Forty Fort Bank. She married John Joseph Beck Sr. on June 23, 1962 in Swoyersville, PA. She was also the owner of DJ's Hair Studio in Branchburg. Barbara enjoyed sewing, gardening, and taking trips to Atlantic City and the Sands in PA. She enjoyed playing slot machines and watching soap operas. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Barbara was predeceased by her parents, a sister Beverly Warchal and a brother Richard Ackourey. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years John J. Beck Sr., her dear sons, John (Kristin) Beck Jr., Bradley Beck, and Douglas (Dima) Beck, her loving daughters Teressa Beck, Barbara Beck, Melissa (Stu) Colangelo, and Jessica (Lee) Beck-Ruzanic, 9 adoring grandchildren, Paul, Barbara, Maranda, Cassondra, Stuart, Jacob, John III, Luna and London, and her cherished shih tzu Toby.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm at the Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 Route 202 South, Branchburg, NJ 08876 (908-526-7638). Funeral Services will start with a prayer service at the funeral home at 10:15am on Thursday, May 26, 2016, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at the Holy Trinity R.C. Church. Interment to follow at St. Bernard's Cemetery, Bridgewater, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara's name can be made to St. Hubert's Animal Shelter, 3201 Route 22, Somerville, NJ 08876. Visit www.branchburgfuneralhome.com to express condolences.
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May 25, 2016
My Deepest condolences to the Beck family. God Speed and prayers for the family.
Bill
Debi
May 24, 2016
My deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to Jack, children, & grandchildren. I feel privileged and honored to have known such a beautiful person. I will miss talking to her every day and her warm smile. I pray for the whole family that God will give them the strength to get through this most difficult time. I loved her so deeply.....you couldn't help but love her. What a wonderful heart she had. Barb, I will always keep you in my heart.....forever. Love, Debi
Sandra
May 24, 2016
My condolences to my cherished friend Terry,and her entire family.The loss of a Mother is an extremely difficult one,because we look to her to always be there to guide us through life's journey.Rest assured Terry.that she will always be with you,in everything you do.God be with you at this difficult time. Love you,Sista, Sandra
Jeanie Masco
May 24, 2016
My condolences to your mother & my dear sister Terry. I know your heart is broken but you carry her with you - she's nestled beneath your ribs. I feel as if I knew her from all the stories you've told me over the years. I know you will go on in your own inimitable way & she'll be right with you perched on your shoulder as you continue down the road of life. God bless her & all of you. May God hold her in the palm of His hand. <3 Love you sis. <3 Jeanie
Barbara C Beck
May 24, 2016
My Dear Ma, You were always the wind beneath my wings. You were so loving, giving, caring, welcoming, forgiving, and most of all sacrificing not only to our family but also to our friends and their friends. You are a Mother and Grandmother and Godmother to many and to me you are also my BEST friend. May God rest your soul and give us all the strength to carry on knowing you are a now an Angel in Heaven watching over us. Our memories and our love for you are eternal. We love you and miss you beyond words. XO Barbie, Paul, Barbie and Maranda
John Beck
May 24, 2016
I miss you so much Barb. We tried so hard to keep you alive and did so for more than 20 years after they told you in 1993 all you had left was 3-6 months. We had many, many happy days in all 53 years of our marriage. You really put up a strong fight. Save me a spot next to you. I have a cemetery spot next to you for our bodies.
Love ya, love ya, love ya, love ya. Bye my love. May you rest in peace. Jack
Pam Durkin
May 24, 2016
Jess. I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your mother that will never be forgotten. May you rest in Peace Mrs Beck. Thought and prayers to the entire family. Pam
Laura Addison
May 24, 2016
To all the Beck Family,
Words can not express how truly sorry I am that your Mom passed away. I only met her in the last year an a half and was so truly blessed to have met and talked with her. She was such a wonderful lady and I know what a great woman an mother she was by meeting your family. I can see how proud she was of her family and her husband. I know that she is with God and I could bet my mother and her are comparing notes about there families. Know Beck family that your in our thoughts and prayers and are here for you. Love Michael and Laura
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25
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25
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26
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