Obituary for Barbara J. Vernooy
Barbara Kalle-Vernooy
Barbara Kalle-Vernooy passed away on May 4, 2022 at Park Manor, Middletown, NY. She was 90 years old.
Barbara was born to Abraham and Francis Kalle on June 23, 1931 in Hawthorne, NJ. Barbara graduated from Centenary Junior College and then Parsons School of Design in New York City. She was an Interior Designer for Huffman and Boyle in Hackensack, NJ. She later worked as a Designer for Sealfons in Ridgewood, NJ. Barbara then moved to Montauk, NY and worked for over 30 years running Pier Group, an upscale men’s designer clothing store.
Barbara enjoyed drawing, crossword puzzles, reading and spending time with her family. Barbara loved all animals. Montauk was her home and she loved going to the beach. Barbara retired at age 83 from Montauk and moved to Monticello, NY. Barbara touched many lives wherever she went. She was very resilient. She will be deeply missed by all of us who knew and loved her. A very special thank you to the wonderful staff at Park Manor Rehabilitation Center who took excellent care of Barbara.
Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Bobbi Walter from Monticello, NY and Susan and her husband Bob Gorgorian from Goodyear, Arizona. Barbara has 3 granddaughters; Erin Walter-Panko and her husband Michael, Amie Abate and her husband Robert, and Meghan Vesely and her husband Nicholas. Barbara also has 5 great-grandchildren; Jace, Abraham, Luke, Samuel and Penelope.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940.
Burial of cremains will take place at Fort Hill Cemetery, Fort Hill Rd., Montauk, NY at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pets Alive Humane Center.
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Barbara Kalle-Vernooy passed away on May 4, 2022 at Park Manor, Middletown, NY. She was 90 years old.
Barbara was born to Abraham and Francis Kalle on June 23, 1931 in Hawthorne, NJ. Barbara graduated from Centenary Junior College and then Parsons School of Design in New York City. She was an Interior Designer for Huffman and Boyle in Hackensack, NJ. She later worked as a Designer for Sealfons in Ridgewood, NJ. Barbara then moved to Montauk, NY and worked for over 30 years running Pier Group, an upscale men’s designer clothing store.
Barbara enjoyed drawing, crossword puzzles, reading and spending time with her family. Barbara loved all animals. Montauk was her home and she loved going to the beach. Barbara retired at age 83 from Montauk and moved to Monticello, NY. Barbara touched many lives wherever she went. She was very resilient. She will be deeply missed by all of us who knew and loved her. A very special thank you to the wonderful staff at Park Manor Rehabilitation Center who took excellent care of Barbara.
Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Bobbi Walter from Monticello, NY and Susan and her husband Bob Gorgorian from Goodyear, Arizona. Barbara has 3 granddaughters; Erin Walter-Panko and her husband Michael, Amie Abate and her husband Robert, and Meghan Vesely and her husband Nicholas. Barbara also has 5 great-grandchildren; Jace, Abraham, Luke, Samuel and Penelope.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940.
Burial of cremains will take place at Fort Hill Cemetery, Fort Hill Rd., Montauk, NY at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pets Alive Humane Center.
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Visitation
Friday
6
May
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Visitation
Friday
6
May
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
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