Nancy Barbuto

Nancy Barbuto was lost in a tragic car incident on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at the age of 62. Nancy was truly a remarkable and special woman, not only was she a wonderful mother, partner, daughter, grandmother, etc., but she was a true friend, a confidante, an advocate, a thought leader, a warrior, and a dancer.

In true Nancy fashion, she had something to say about her obituary. So, she actually wrote it herself in October of 2020 as part of a daily email correspondence we had with her through which we discussed all matters of life, including our faith, our love, and our forgiveness and found new depth in our relationship with her. We will be sharing that obituary at our Celebrations of Life next week (more details below), and we will update it here after those events.

Clarifying note - both Services are Celebrations of Life - the website doesn't have that as a Service Type currently, but please don't hesitate to come to either event. Also PLEASE WEAR VIBRANT ATTIRE to the Celebrations :). Mom wanted us to celebrate and not wear somber clothes...she LOVED cowboy boots, hats, belts, be you and feel good in what you wear since that was how she lived.

We will first have the Florida Celebration of Life on Wednesday, April 19th at 11 am at Edna’s on the Green in Wildwood, FL (The Villages, FL). We will have the New Jersey Celebration of Life on Sunday, April 23rd from 12 pm – 6 pm at my home in Randolph, New Jersey. The latter celebration will be an open house format, so please come and go at any time throughout that window to share in the memories and love we have for our mom. Feel free to reach out with any questions and please update family members and friends that are not on Facebook with these details.

Below are my mom's words that she once again expressed to us a few years ago:

"In lieu of flowers, please be kind to someone. Call a friend or relative you haven't reached out to. Visit a shut in. Forgive someone. All acts of kindness are greatly appreciated. Contributions and donations can be made to the Hoffman Toxicant Induced Loss of Tolerance Program." https://makelivesbetter.uthscsa.edu/tilt

Mom – you were very special to all of us and touched so many lives with your incredible presence. Thank you for being you…you will be forever missed.