Barbara was born on Dec. 27th in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Barbara Jones and Harry Hickman. She graduated from Edison High School alongside her lifelong friends Ethel, Gale and Debbie. It was during her senior year in high school that her sister, Donna, introduced her to Anthony Veneziano, the love of her life.
Barbara went on to graduate from cosmetology school while working as a physician's assistant for a well renowned general practitioner, Dr. Sagi. The study of cosmetology and medicine remained a life-long passion of Barbara's. Her family and friends knew they could always count on her whether they were sick or needed a make-over.
Barbara and Anthony married on July 10, 1976. They had three children, Joseph, TJ and Shawn, who meant the world to Barbara. She always put her children first and would do anything for them. Anthony and Barbara recently celebrated their 41st anniversary. They were attached at the hip. They remained lovers and the best of friends until the end.
Barbara had a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a very giving heart. She and Anthony started and managed several local businesses, including Tryon Storage and Anthony's Windows.
She initiated drives to provide Christmas gifts for less fortunate families, she regularly volunteered at nursing homes, St. Paul's Catholic Church and at the Colonial Capital Humane Society with her children and her friend, Lisa.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Anthony, her three sons Joseph, TJ, and Shawn, her mother, Barbara, her sisters Donna, Shirley, and Paulette, her brothers Joe and Eddie, and her best friends Pat and Lisa, and her wonderful hospice nurses. Pat stayed by Barbara's side taking care of her until the end. They had the best of times for over 30 years.
Barbara's viewing will be at Cotten Funeral Home from 6pm-8pm on Thursday, July 27th. Her Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Friday, July 28th, at 10am at St. Paul Catholic Church.
At the request of Barbara in lieu of flowers please send any contributions to the Colonial Capital Humane Society.
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