Joan M. Barra Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan M. Barra of Chicopee, Massachusetts, born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, who passed away on December 6, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Maurice E. Barra, Jr.; her grandchildren, Matt Smola and Chris Scott; and her sister Theresa Howlett. She is survived by: her children, Mark Spirito (Beth) of Ludlow, Anthony Spirito (Elizabeth) of Florida, Michael Spirito (Patricia) of Indian Orchard, Anna Breault (Eddie) of Chicopee, Mary Astin (Roy) of Chicopee and Susan Banks (David) of Chicopee; and her grandchildren, Rachel, Jennifer, Zack, Josh of Cassaundra, A. J., Cody, Nick, Andy, Jason, Angela, Christopher, Scott, Jeremy and Heather. She is also survived by twenty-six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or via https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
