Mrs. Barbara Messenger (Smallen) passed away on April 10, 2024 at age 89. She is predeceased by her husband David, who passed away in 2005. She is survived by her sons Dr. Mark Messenger and his wife Ellen Reifler, of Swampscott MA as well as Dr. Philip Messenger and his wife Nancy Messenger of Closter, NJ. She was a loving grandmother to Elizabeth Messenger-Jones and her husband Austin, Paul Messenger and Michael Messenger, and a great grandmother to Dylan and Sienna Jones. She leaves her close friends, Beverly Locker & Estelle and Steve Taffet.
Before her retirement, she was a fourth-grade teacher in the Bronx for 25 years. She loved spending time with her family who counted on her for her wonderful shopping expertise, delicious holiday meals and special family trips. Her happiest times were spent surrounded by her loved ones.
A funeral service for Barbara will be held Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels, 114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Following the funeral service will be a committal service from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at Montefiore Cemetery, 121-83 Springfield Boulevard, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413.
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