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Cecilia Barra Obituary

Barra, Cecilia Helen (nee Senffner) Age 95. Passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Cecilia was a member of the 55 and Older Club at St Patrick's Church, Phoenix Club at the Church of St Anthony, and the Joliet Historical Society, and was a volunteer for the Spaghetti Dinners at St. Anthony and at Shepherd's Table. Survived by her son, William L. (late Linda) Barra of Joliet; her brother, Anthony Senffner; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph (1986); daughter-in-law, Linda Barra (2012); and siblings, John Senffner, Mary Podobnik, Margaret Hinz and Peter Senffner. Funeral Services for Cecilia Barra will be Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, 1433 Essington Road, Joliet, Il 60431 or Masses would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: 815-741-5500 www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Herald-News on Jan. 14, 2013.

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Pat and Peggy Gonda

January 16, 2013

Bill, so sorry to hear about your Mom and Linda. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Andy Anderson

January 15, 2013

Bill, sorry for the loss of your mom,, and a few weeks ago, and the death of Linda. I am so sorry for your double loss, and have been praying for you since I heard about Linda. Take care and God Bless, Andy

January 15, 2013

Dorothy and Ray Morello
Bill and Gerry she will be missed by us but how happy she must be right now with Our Lord and her family.

Jeanne & Tony Pastore

January 14, 2013

Bill, so sorry for the loss of your mother, especially so soon after losing your wife. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

January 14, 2013

Sorry Bill on the death of your Mother We knew your Mom and Dad in 1947 He helped us wire the house You were about four I guess Used to say Conia was the name you used Will get in touch or try to come to wake I am 89 now Betty Herbst

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