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Barbara Roe Obituary
Poughkeepsie, New York - Barbara Ann Van Norstrand Roe was born November 28, 1943 to the late Florence (Madonna) and Bill "Van Your Paint Man" Van Norstrand. She passed away at home on October 19, 2020 with her loving husband of 56 years by her side kissing her forehead. She is survived by her husband and amazing caregiver, Robert, and her children Keith Roe, Leanne Roe Fleck, and Cristin Roe. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Lacey (Gary) Lucarini, Bryan Roe, Megan Roe, P.J. Magliato and Emme Magliato; and her great grandchildren Noah and Aria Lucarini. She will also be missed by her parakeet Tweety, her parrot Grover, her grand-dogs, her lifetime friends, her Vassar College "lunch bunch" friends who affectionately called her "Roesy", and her Madonna cousins. Barbara graduated from Arlington High School in 1962 and continued to serve on the reunion committee. She owned and operated Barbara's Lingerie and Yarn, worked at her father's business Van Norstrand Paint and Wallpaper, Reed's Deli, Poughkeepsie Medical Group and Vassar College Buildings and Grounds- all located in Arlington. She was an avid bowler in the Donut Dunkers league serving as president and treasurer in the 1980's and 1990's. Going to the grocery store would always take a long time because she inevitably would run into someone she knew and strike up a conversation. She loved watching football and Nascar and keeping track of the neighborhood. There will be no calling hours as it was her wish. The family will have a celebration of her life at a later date. Many thanks to Hospice. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York 12603. If you would like to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.doylefuneralhome.com
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Christopher Melley
October 18, 2022
In memory of cousin Barbara,
Barbara, I still hear your voice and laughter, as we were growing up, with all the relatives and friends around, having a lunch or coffee and cake or barbecue. All those times are very pleasant to recall. When I think of you, I think of Muzzie, our grandmother, and all our aunts and uncles and cousins in our tribe. Now, that´s a lot to recall!
Cousin Chris
Christopher Daniel
January 3, 2021
Dear Bobby, Christin, Leanne, and Keith,
I am saddened by Barbara leaving life. When much younger, her youngest cousin saw her strong, tall, athletic, and with a powerful will and voice. I admired her from a distance and always enjoyed her playful banter and cheerful way with me, and I always enjoyed seeing her and listening to her talk with the relatives when our grandmother, Muzzy, was alive. Barbara liked my mother and father, Aunt Jeanne and Uncle Jim, and my brother Steven too, and all of us liked Barbara very much.
Even though it is a new year, your lives have changed much because of her absence; it is only right that things change. A wife, a mother, a bosom friend gone is no small thing.
Cousin Chris
Christopher Melley
Gina (Simons) D'Alatri
October 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Beth McCormick
October 25, 2020
You were the greatest women I know. It was awesome knowing you Barbara. You were always there as a friend and listened to my troubles
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