1936
Barbara
2022
Barbara Beverly (Mellor) Colarossi
January 31, 1936 — September 13, 2022
COLAROSSI, Barbara Beverly (Mellor) 86, passed away peacefully at home in Norwood, MA on September 13, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Born January 31, 1936 in Boston to George and Barbara J. (Faherty) Mellor, Barbara was the oldest of eight children. She had her hands full trying to keep her younger siblings out of mischief, which turns out was a full-time job by age 10.
Barbara graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy in 1954. After graduation, she attended business school and became a successful career woman working for the U.S. Government in many different positions before retiring as a Program Analyst for the Department of Labor.
Barbara first and foremost, however, was a devoted mother to her four children. As a competitive swimmer and figure skater in her earlier years, Barbara always encouraged her own children to be actively involved in organized sports and they competed at the high school and college levels. She also led by example and instilled a work-ethic that is embraced by her children today. At the height of her career, Barbara found time to volunteer to teach Italian to young children in the North End of Boston for the Dante Alighieri Society.
In 1968, Barbara married her best friend and the love of her life, Robert N. Colarossi. They celebrated 37 years together and enjoyed spending time at their second home in sunny Naples, FL, as well as numerous memorable trips to Italy.
Barbara will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty to family, generosity and hospitality. Her greatest joy was spending time with family, including her ten grandchildren. She also enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Bob, and siblings George Mellor and Eileen Perry. She is survived by her loving children Lynda and husband Hal Klavsen of Walpole, MA, Denise of Norwood, MA, Bob and wife Ali of Lodi, CA, and Michael and wife Patricia of Stow, MA; grandchildren Adrian and wife Hanna, Tristan and wife Leah, Sean and partner Allie, Nick and partner Julie, Cameron and partner Alex, Michaela, Connor, Emma, Ryan and Chiara; two great grandchildren, Athena and Milo; many nieces and nephews; and treasured siblings Maureen Mellor, Thomas Mellor, Kathy Mellor, Ronnie Harrington and Steve Mellor.
Friends and family are invited to visiting hours on Sunday, Sept. 18, 3-5 p.m. at Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St., Norwood, MA. A funeral service will be held at Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home on Monday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. followed by a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara's name to Kindred Hospice, 130 Rumford Ave., Ste 211, Auburndale, MA 02466.
Born January 31, 1936 in Boston to George and Barbara J. (Faherty) Mellor, Barbara was the oldest of eight children. She had her hands full trying to keep her younger siblings out of mischief, which turns out was a full-time job by age 10.
Barbara graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy in 1954. After graduation, she attended business school and became a successful career woman working for the U.S. Government in many different positions before retiring as a Program Analyst for the Department of Labor.
Barbara first and foremost, however, was a devoted mother to her four children. As a competitive swimmer and figure skater in her earlier years, Barbara always encouraged her own children to be actively involved in organized sports and they competed at the high school and college levels. She also led by example and instilled a work-ethic that is embraced by her children today. At the height of her career, Barbara found time to volunteer to teach Italian to young children in the North End of Boston for the Dante Alighieri Society.
In 1968, Barbara married her best friend and the love of her life, Robert N. Colarossi. They celebrated 37 years together and enjoyed spending time at their second home in sunny Naples, FL, as well as numerous memorable trips to Italy.
Barbara will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty to family, generosity and hospitality. Her greatest joy was spending time with family, including her ten grandchildren. She also enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Bob, and siblings George Mellor and Eileen Perry. She is survived by her loving children Lynda and husband Hal Klavsen of Walpole, MA, Denise of Norwood, MA, Bob and wife Ali of Lodi, CA, and Michael and wife Patricia of Stow, MA; grandchildren Adrian and wife Hanna, Tristan and wife Leah, Sean and partner Allie, Nick and partner Julie, Cameron and partner Alex, Michaela, Connor, Emma, Ryan and Chiara; two great grandchildren, Athena and Milo; many nieces and nephews; and treasured siblings Maureen Mellor, Thomas Mellor, Kathy Mellor, Ronnie Harrington and Steve Mellor.
Friends and family are invited to visiting hours on Sunday, Sept. 18, 3-5 p.m. at Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St., Norwood, MA. A funeral service will be held at Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home on Monday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. followed by a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara's name to Kindred Hospice, 130 Rumford Ave., Ste 211, Auburndale, MA 02466.
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