Of Revere. Died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 9th, she was 76 years old. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Revere. She was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1964. Barbara was married to her husband Ralph Hartman and the couple remained in Revere’s “Oak Island” section, where they raised their two children together. Barbara worked for many years as a Data Entry Clerk for Punch City in Lynn. She later worked for the Boston Globe in Revere also in a data entry position, before retiring. Both Barbra & her husband would spend winters in Ft. Myer’s Florida for many years. Barbara enjoyed being surrounded by her family, for any occasion and especially taking her trips to the casino. She was a lover of the ocean and loved the beach. She cherished her children and was the best mother demonstrating her love and caring ways every day. She will forever be remembered as a wonderful mother, loyal friend & caring person.
She is the beloved wife of the late Ralph L. Hartman of 50 years. Loving & precious mother of Nicole J. Hartman of Revere & the late Scot C. Hartman, who passed on April 2, 2021. Cherished daughter of the late Jerry & Adelaide (Attenasio) DelloRusso. Dear sister of Gerald DelloRusso & his wife Terri-Ann of Saugus and Annette Hudson & her husband Thomas of NH. Special sister-in-law of Cheryl Blumsack & husband Alan of Danvers & the late Robert Hartman. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, & friends.
Family & friends were respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, December 14th in Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, Revere. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105.