Barbara Cifelli Sherry passed away peacefully and suddenly at home on August 12, 2023. She was 80 years of age. Visiting will be on Tuesday August 15, 2023, from 3 until 7:00 p.m. at The Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass will be on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in St. Stephens Church in Kearny and burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.
“Bobbi” was the beloved wife of the late Dennis Sherry and devoted daughter of the late Albert and Vera Cifelli. She was the loving mother to Lori Ann Castaneda (her husband Lucho), Timothy Sherry, Kimberly Barone, Coleen Rossi (her husband Dean), Dana Miley, David Kyak (his wife Tanny), Keith Kyak (his wife Susan), Nari Clark (her husband Jason) and Isabella Kyak. She was the loving sister of Albert Cifelli (his wife Joan). Also surviving are her cherished 15 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and “one on the way”.
Barbara was an avid “N.J.” Giants Football Fan! For many years she was an Elected Councilwoman, Elected Board of Education Member, and Police Commissioner all in The Town of Kearny. She was a positive force and lovely person inside and out. She cherished her working days in the family Restaurant, Cifellis in Harrison and loved being with and conversing with the loyal patrons. She considered them her extended family.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a doation to The Food Pantry at The First Presbyterian Church, across from St. Stephens or St. Jude Childrens Hospital or The Covenant House in her memory.
