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Josephine Barbara Obituary

Barbara, Josephine (nee Roti) Beloved wife of the late Anthony Bruno Barbara; loving mother of Fred (Lisa) Barbara, and Bruno "Jocko" (Kathy) Barbara; fond daughter-in-law of Linda Barbara; beloved daughter of the late Bruno and MaryAnn Roti; fond nana of JoMarie (Russell) Ferro, Anthony (Lisa) Barbara, Jamie (Anthony) Chiarito, Jacqueline (Mike) Bubacz, and Christina (Anthony) Iannacco; great-grandmother of 12; dear sister of the late Samuel (Theresa), Jimmy, Rose (Joe) Caruso, Catherine (Frank "Skid") Caruso, Angeline (Dominick) Gironda, Vito (Agnes), Frank, Fred (Irene), and Bruno (Jean) Roti; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Saturday 9:15 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. Therese Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Misericordia http://www.misericordia.com/. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (312)225-8500 http://www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com/

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 13, 2016.

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Monty Scher

May 18, 2016

Our sympathies and prayers for the Barbara family.

Debbie Annoreno

May 14, 2016

Fred, Jocko and families
I so sorry for your loss. I am unable to pay my respects in person and offer my condolences. Please know that all of you are in my prayers. May God grant Josie eternal rest in his loving presence.

The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

May 13, 2016

Our sympathies and prayers for Josephine and all the Barbara's.

May 13, 2016

Dear family I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you. 1 Timothy 1:11 says that God is a happy God so he will help you be happy despite the circumstances

Cheryl Lynn

May 13, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. Make God your stronghold during this difficult time.

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