Obituary of Barbara Ezzolo

Barbara Ezzolo (Preinsberger), 87, passed away peacefully, with her husband & family members by her side, on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, after a brief illness. Barbara was a longtime resident of Darien, CT. She was born on February 4, 1932 and grew up in Greenwich Village, NY. She worked as an executive secretary for W.R. Grace & Co. for many, many years. She met her husband, William, 60 years ago, while ice skating at Madison Square Garden in New York. They have been happily married for many years. Barbara loved nature & the outdoors - One of the reasons she owned a beautiful home in the Poconos for many years and so loved her home in Darien. She also loved dogs and always had one by her side. Kerry will miss her tremendously. She loved rug hooking & crafting and enjoyed these hobbies & spending time with a wonderful social circle. She was a wonderful, loving wife & friend to so many and truly enjoyed spending time on holidays & special events with her family. Barbara will be truly missed by all of us. Barbara is survived by her husband, William, niece, Donna (Steve) Rochford and a wonderful, loving extended family including Dave & Lisa St. John and their children Annabella, Abigail & Joseph and Michael & Jennifer Rochford and their daughters, Olivia & Audrey. She was pre-deceased by her parents and sister, Roseann, who she was very close to. The family will receive friends at Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road in Darien, CT on Friday, September 6, 2019 from 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, CT will be at 11 AM followed by a graveside burial service at St. Johns Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 38 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854. Funeral Home: Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Road Darien, CT USA 06820