Barbara A. Grimaldi

BRISTOL

Barbara Ann (Ryan) Grimaldi, 95 of Bristol, widow of Anthony J. "Netti" Grimaldi passed away on Friday September 19, 2025. Born on July 25, 1930, in Bristol, CT, Barbara was one of five children of the late Edward and Blanche Ryan. After devoting herself to raising her family, she worked for 16 years at Wallace Barnes Associated Spring, making many friends along the way. Barbara was a lifelong avid Boston Red Sox fan, often telling stories about when she was a child listening to Red Sox games on the radio and Ted Williams hitting home runs. Barbara was elated in 2004 when the Red Sox won their first World Series in 86 years. Her Red Sox pride continued when they followed up with World Series wins in 2007, 2013, and 2018. During the cold New England winters, she followed the UCONN basketball teams until spring baseball began again. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, her husband Netti, and siblings Ed, Jim, Shirley, and Gerri. She raised 4 sons, all of whom she was very proud of. Michael A. Grimaldi Sr. of Bristol, CT, Anthony J. Grimaldi III (Lisa) of Torrington, CT, Robert J. Grimaldi (Marie) of Bristol, CT, and Thomas R. Grimaldi (Holly) of Avon, CT. Barbara was a proud and loving grandmother to 10 Grandchildren, Carla Mauro (Paul) of Northfield, CT, Michelle Saucier (Bobby) of Burlington, CT, Michael Grimaldi Jr. (Ana) of Newtown, CT, Stepanie Panico (John) of Avon, CT, Andrew Grimaldi (Jenny Pok) of Burlington, CT, Ryan Grimaldi (Ashley) of Palm Coast, FL, Eric Grimaldi of Avon, CT, Zak Yabroski (Erica) of Goshen, CT, Meghan Dever (Matthew Pelletier) of Newington, CT, and Jillian Dever of Egg Harbor, NJ. 9 great-grandchildren (Maria Mauro, Anthony Mauro, Karson Grimaldi, Julia Grimaldi, Jackson Yabroski., Zora Yabroski, Kaleb Pryzbek, T.J. Pelletier, and Jacyce Pelletier). Several nieces and nephews and a very close cousin, Elizabeth Theriault and her husband Lucian of Plymouth, CT. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Bristol, followed by a procession to St. Anthony Church, Bristol for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Bristol Boys and Girls Club, http://www.bbgc.org/donate. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit Barbara's tribute page at www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com.

Barbara Ann (Ryan) Grimaldi