Barbara M. Risoli Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barbara M. Risoli of Peekskill, New York, who passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 88, 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, Gerald Chefalo and Julia Chefalo; and her sister Leona M. Fisher. She is survived by: her significant other Alexander J. "Buddy" Risoli; her daughters, Allison L. Risoli of Peekskill and Carolyn M. Risoli (Joseph M. Silvestri) of New York City; her grandchildren, Alex and Olivia Silvestri of New York City; her brother Gerard A. "Roddy" Chefalo of Saginaw, MI; her aunt Bobbie; and her caregiver Mariah Garrett.

Visitation was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Mount Saint Francis (250 South St, Peekskill, NY 10566). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Mt. St. Francis Convent Chapel (250 South St, Peekskill, NY 10566).

Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Barbara's name, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105, or at https://fundraising.stjude.org.