Barbara Piper obituary: Barbara Piper's Obituary, Rochester

In Memory Of
Barbara Ann Piper
1941 - 2022

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Obituary photo of Barbara Piper, Rochester-NY

In Memory Of
Barbara Ann Piper
1941 - 2022

GATES- Barbara Ann Piper, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family.

Barb was born in Rochester, NY on May 4, 1941 to the late Frederick and Regina French. On December 1, 1962 Barb married the love of her life, James Piper. They were married for over 50 years until his passing in 2015. Together they raised five children. Her passion in life was her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is predeceased by her husband, James, her two sisters, Virginia, and Nora, her two brothers, Frederick, and Richard, and a host of aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her children, Barbara (Dave) Lyzwa, James (Tracey) Piper, Sandra (Troy) DiBenedetto, Susan (John) Gitsis, and Lorie (Jim) Keehn, her grandchildren, John (Mel), Stephanie (Josh), Steven (Kate), Tina, Cara, Liz (Brock), Katie (Stephen), Erin, Shannon, Jimmy, CJ, Hunter, Amanda, Scott (Rachelle), Anthony (Rebecca), Regina, and Joey (Sarah), her great-grandchildren, Conner, Emma, Dominick, Maddi, Piper, Savannah, Emmie, Alex, Aria, Madelynn, Nate, and Lincoln, and her siblings, Dolores and Charles.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 4-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626. A mass of Chrisitan burial will be celebrated at St. Johns The Evangelist Church, 2400 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14626, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 10am. Burial will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association.
GATES- Barbara Ann Piper, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family.

Barb was born in Rochester, NY on May 4, 1941 to the late Frederick and Regina French. On December 1, 1962 Barb married the love of her life, James Piper. They were married for over 50 years until his passing in 2015. Together they raised five children. Her passion in life was her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is predeceased by her husband, James, her two sisters, Virginia, and Nora, her two brothers, Frederick, and Richard, and a host of aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her children, Barbara (Dave) Lyzwa, James (Tracey) Piper, Sandra (Troy) DiBenedetto, Susan (John) Gitsis, and Lorie (Jim) Keehn, her grandchildren, John (Mel), Stephanie (Josh), Steven (Kate), Tina, Cara, Liz (Brock), Katie (Stephen), Erin, Shannon, Jimmy, CJ, Hunter, Amanda, Scott (Rachelle), Anthony (Rebecca), Regina, and Joey (Sarah), her great-grandchildren, Conner, Emma, Dominick, Maddi, Piper, Savannah, Emmie, Alex, Aria, Madelynn, Nate, and Lincoln, and her siblings, Dolores and Charles.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 4-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626. A mass of Chrisitan burial will be celebrated at St. Johns The Evangelist Church, 2400 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14626, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 10am. Burial will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Visitation

Monday, January 17, 2022 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
2636 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14626
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Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 10:00am
St. Johns The Evangelist Church, 2400 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

Westside Location (585-453-9550) is assisting the family

Westside Location (585-453-9550) is assisting the family

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