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Barbara Irizarry Obituary
BARBARA M.
(LA TOURETTE) IRIZARRY
AGE: 64 BRICK
Barbara M. (LaTourette) Irizarry, 64, of Lions Head North, Brick, and Jensen Beach, Fla., passed away Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, at home. She was a bilingual executive secretary for Price & Pierce, International Division, New York City for five years before retiring in 2001. Prior to that, she also worked as a medical transcriptionist for Dr. Finasee in Wall. She loved spending time with her family. She had a passion for travel, palm trees, any sunny beach, and the Spanish culture. Mrs. Irizarry was born in Elizabeth and had lived in Staten Island, N.Y. prior to moving to Brick 22 years ago. She was a member of the Staten Island Board of Realtors and the Ocean and Monmouth County Board of Realtors. She was a communicant of St. Peters Roman Catholic Church, Point Pleasant Beach.
She was predeceased by her father, Irwin LaTourette, in 1975; and her brother, William LaTourette, in 2006. Surviving are her husband, Reinaldo Irizarry; her mother, Stephanie Tybor LaTourette of Brick; one son, Michael Irizarry of La Jolla, Calif.; two daughters, Michele Aguanno and her husband Anthony of Brick, and Lauren Amatrudi and her husband Michael of South Seaside Park; and two grandchildren, Isabella Marie and Ava Grace.
Visiting hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23 at St. Peter's R.C. Church, Point Pleasant Beach, followed by interment at St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Irizarry's name can be made to either A Time for Me, 617 Union Ave., Bldg. 3, Suite 12, Brielle, NJ 08730, VNA of Central Jersey, 176 Riverside Ave., Red Bank, NJ 07701, Attn: Hospice, or St. Peter's School, 415 Atlantic Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Irizarry
Joel Cohen
November 28, 2009
We met riding the school bus in the early fifties. A tall girl with a ready smile.One day our fourth grade teacher measured everyone's height. That smile broke into an unforgettable grin when she exceeded five foot; taller than any student, including the boys!. A chance meeting at the Worlds Fair in 1964 made the experience very enjoyable. Reflecting on her bio and comments here, "a life well lived." May God embrace her soul and comfort her family.
cathleen cantor
November 28, 2009
I knew Barbara from school in Staten Island, N.Y. I remember her as a very nice, friendly pleasant girl. Seems as though her life was fulfilled and she was very happy with a wonderful family. That is good.
Stephanie Flood
November 28, 2009
Barbara was a fellow classmate of mine in elementary school as well as PRHS. I remember her as a good friend and after reading her bio here I realize that she had a very successful career as well as a loving family sprinkled with many friends. May God give you all strength at this time. Sincerely, Stephanie Gall Flood
Jan Nimlo
November 23, 2009
My deepest sympathy is with all of you. Aunt Barbara was a pillar of strength in our family. I will miss her but know her beauty and strength will continue to shine through in all of my cousins.
Love to all of you, miss you!
Jan
Doreen Coronato
November 22, 2009
Barbara-the journey of our friendship over the 42 years I have known you can never be put into words. That friendship has made me a better person & I thank you for that.You created a beautiful family full of love & that will see them through this loss. I hope that you are basking on a beautiful beach somewhere - save me a spot!
November 22, 2009
The worlds best second mom.... I thank you for taking me in and treating me as one of your own... and I am sorry for using the washing machine at midnight and waking you up.... Kevin Farrell
Brian and Diane Giasulla
November 21, 2009
Barbara was very dear to us.We will always have the most fondest memories of her and spending time with your family.We hope that you all find comfort during this time of grief.We will miss her very much.
Nicole Zapata
November 20, 2009
My condolences to the your entire family and may the memories you hold help you in this time of need.Your mother is an amazing person. My prayers are with you all.
Michele Aguanno
November 20, 2009
Mom, you are my inspiration.You gave my children the best gift of all love.The love, faith and strength you gave me will guide me in raising Isabella and Ava. You were not just my mother but my best friend. I am so lucky to have that relationship with you. Thank you for being my mother and such a loving grandmother.May god welcome you with open arms.
Love your loving daughter,
Michele
Michele Aguanno
November 20, 2009
Mom, you are my inspiration.You gave my children the best gift of all love.The love faith and strength you gave me will guide me in raising Isabella and Ava. You were not just my mother but my best friend. I am so blessed to have that relationship with you. Thank you for being my mother and such a loving grandmother.May god welcome you with open arms.
Love,
Michele
Peggy Giasulla
November 20, 2009
My condolences to the Irizarry family.
Cherished are the memories of Barbara's warmth, kindness and generous nature.
My heart is with you.
Linda Amatrudi
November 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Irizarry family, Barbara was so easy to love and such a wonderful mother to all her children & grandchildren. We have been truly blessed to be an addition to her family. She will be missed and always remembered. Sam & Linda Amatrudi
Thomas- Ford Families
November 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 20, 2009
You have been an inspiration to so many. I am truly blessed to have had such an amazing mother. You taught me so much & for that I am forever grateful. I love you. Love always, your daughter Lauren.
Christmas with the Irizarry's, a wonderful tradition.
MARILYN AMATRUDI
November 20, 2009
May your memories of Barbara give you comfort. May your faith in God give you hope.
Barbara always had a beautiful warm smile. We are blessed to have known such a wonderful person. We love your family. God Bless you all.
Love Danny and Marilyn
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