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Traci Barba Obituary
Born in Meriden on Oct. 8, 1963, to Marilyn DiBerardino Miller and Richard Barba, Traci was an avid gardener who's favorite flowers were bleeding hearts. She loved to go "taggin" and found many treasures on those Saturday mornings. She spent many hours crafting and made many beautiful things. Traci loved spending time at the beach combing the sand looking for shells.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, William Arthur of Meriden; her daughter, Sara Miller of Meriden; one brother, Wesley Barba and his wife, Julie of Meriden; three sisters, Teri Arias and her husband, Luis of Oak Bluffs, Mass., Lisa Golebiewski and her husband, Chris of Meriden, Victoria Coleman and her husband, Robert of Fullerton, Calif.; her stepmother, Kathy Barba; her nieces and nephews, Vincent Bruno, Brendan Barba, Zackary and Joseph Golebiewski, Anabella Arias and Aidan Coleman; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family would like to extend a special heartfelt thanks to Dan Swanson who never left Traci's side, her best friend Laura Buonfiglio for all of her love and support, and Dr. Scott Gettinger and Dr. Andrea Berg together with their staff at Yale New Haven for Traci's care.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Thursday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at Water's Edge, 1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Yale New Haven Hospital Oncology Fund, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven CT 06508 or www.ynhh.org/develop.
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Memories and Condolences
for Traci Barba
dave stocking
June 2, 2008
To Tracys family ,Iam so very very sorry and deeply sadden to hear of Tracy,s passing. Me and tracy were very close friends in the early to mid late 80,s . I have a lot of great memories of the times we spent together.Her son b.j. her family and friends meant everything to Tracy,as time goes by people just go different way,s in life and you lose contact of your old friends. I often would think of her and wonder how she,s doing , saying to myself ,I should try to get in touch with her . She use to love to drive my truck, she,d drive that truck everywhere, I would often see her going all over town with B.j. straped in the car seat rite next to her (seams like yesterday) to those that remember that , it was the brown and white ford truck,I will pray for her and her family ,god bless ya Tracy.
Laura Buonfiglio
June 2, 2008
I would like to thank Marilyn, Teri, Wes, Lisa, Vicki , Sara & BJ for letting me be there and be a part of Traci's life and passing. Words can not express how much she will be missed by not only myself but my family. Her smile, quick wit and talent will be missed very, very much. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful daughter/sister/mother and my best friend. All my love to all of you.
Jon Gariepy
June 1, 2008
To family, friends, loved ones, & Bj: Tracy & I go as far back as to when the day I first introduced her to Bj’s father Billy. We shared many child hood memories together. Her passing, much too early as it was, reminds me of just how fragile life is. My heart hurts for Bj. There are no words I can say to sooth the soul other then she was loved by many and she will leave a legacy of her life through her son Bj. I know the pain of an untimely death of a family member as I have just lost my Dad last month. No words can heal the pain. All I can say is the love of others in the family will help ease the pain. To Bj, you are so loved by your Dad & I only ask that you stay near him to help each other through your hurt. You mean a lot to me having joined your parents together. You mean the world to him. You are all in my prayers. God Bless.
Fred Arther
June 1, 2008
BJ, Sarah, Billy, Gary, & Marilyn,
Words can't express my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Tracy's early passing reminds us how delicate life is and how precious our time is together. We will all miss her.
John Maloney
May 30, 2008
BJ, I am truly sorry for your loss. I know this is an exremely difficult time for you an your family. I know you will miss your mom a lot. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Alyce Scrivener
May 29, 2008
Traci,
I will miss you and all the beautiful items you made and did. My love to your family and extended family.
Alyce Scrivener
Kim Bradley-Sander
May 28, 2008
Marilyn and Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear about Traci's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbi ( Hoffman ) Black
May 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go to Traci's children and family. I knew Traci when we were 11 and she was one of those people who grew on you and you couldn't help but love her. She will be missed...
Bill & Donna Arther
May 28, 2008
Please except our heartfelt sympathy on hearing of Traci’s passing. We feel great sorrow and deep regret and send our best wishes to BJ and Sara. Our condolences go out to all of Traci’s family and friends who loved her and who she loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and with Traci.
Danny L. Swanson
May 28, 2008
To all of Traci's Family and friends, I am very sorry for your loss, and I will always cherish the memories we had together. You are all in my heart and in my prayers.
RACHAEL NADEAU-LIBBY
May 28, 2008
WILL & KATIE,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LOVE,
RACHAEL
RACHAEL NADEAU-LIBBY
May 28, 2008
WILL & KATIE
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE BOTH IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LOVE,RACHAEL
Jackie Ward
May 28, 2008
Marilyn and family.....your loss is great and no words can stop that but know that we are all thinking of you and remembering Traci as the fun person she was, a good person and trusted friend. Stay strong and we send our love and support!
Jackie, Kim and Tara Ward
Carol Reeves
May 28, 2008
Traci left a legacy of two beautiful children, gorgeous gardens, lovely handcrafted things and a knack for decorating. She added much beauty and love to this world and we will miss her more than words could ever describe. Love you forever Traci, Aunt Carol and Uncle Jim
vincent boucher jr lll
May 28, 2008
you will always be in our hearts and we will never stop looking up to you we love you tracy
Darlene Gonzalez Hunter
May 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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