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Barbara D. Paruolo

Barbara D. Paruolo

Barbara D. Paruolo, 85, of 22 Charles Street Frewsburg, NY passed away February 25, 2021 in Warren Manor following complications she suffered from a stroke.

She was born August 21, 1935 in Manhattan, NY to the late Albert and Mary Van Overberghe.

She is survived by her sister, Karen Placek (the late Bobby) of Mahopac, NY, brother, Albert Van Overberghe (Lori) of Pensacola, FL; children, Laura D. Hale (the late John Hale) of Frewsburg NY, Francis Piazza (Gail Piazza) of Levittown NY, Paul Piazza (Felicia Piazza) of Wake Forest, NC.; grandchildren, John Willis Hale of Fredericksburg, VA, Christopher James Hale “Bub” of Indianapolis, IN, Paul and Lauren Piazza, both of Wake Forest, NC; her great grandchildren, Hayden and Stella Hale, both of Indianapolis, IN.

She was preceded in death by her sister Marilyn Wallace; first husband Francis Piazza and second husband Joseph Paruolo.

Barbara married Francis Piazza on May 7, 1955 in Manhattan, NY. They moved to Farmingdale, NY in 1959, where together they raised three children, until Francis died in 1964 following an illness at the age of 32. Barbara later married Joseph Paruolo February 8, 1975; he died October 25, 2011.

After graduating high school, Barbara worked as a secretary for General Electric and in the late 1980s, was a receptionist at her daughter’s business.

Barbara lived in Lindenhurst, NY until 2012, then moved to Frewsburg, NY to live with her daughter, Laura, who was her caregiver to the end. Barbara’s claim to fame was her social knack to connect with others. She was definitely a social butterfly, always finding a new stranger to exchange stories with. She loved BINGO, shopping, taking pictures of everything, and keeping up with her family’s activities. She will be fondly remembered to all as “Granny”. She was also quite attached to our dog, Riley.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name can be sent to either Laura Hale, Box 455 Frewsburg, NY 14738 or to TRZ (The Relief Zone) 5 Frew Run Road, Box 334 Frewsburg, NY 14738.

The family thanks everyone for the kind words and support, especially James Hale, her “Knight in Shining Armor.”

A private memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg.

The family will receive friends for a walkthrough visitation from 10 to 11 a.m., in the funeral home, where masks will be required.

Condolences may be sent to Barbara’s family at petersonfh.net.