Barbara P. Mackey Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barbara P. Mackey of Cedar Brook, New Jersey, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 22, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Peter Porretta and Phyllis Porretta; and her brother Joseph Porretta (Josephine). She is survived by: her child Babs; her husband William C. Mackey of Philadelphia; her children, Cheryl Arpa (David), Kristin Mackey and William "Bill" Mackey Jr.; her sister Carolyn Garvin (Bob); and her grandchildren, Cassadie Arpa, Courtney Arpa, Greyson Mackey and Karston Mackey. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Aid USA 200 Springdale Lane Williamstown, NJ 8094 https://animalaidusa.org or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 https://www.stjude.org.