Roberta P. (Regali) Celata – Barnes – 72, of North Reading and formerly of Everett, died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Winchester Hospital.
Born in Tewksbury, MA on May 25, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Anita (Demers) Regali. Roberta was a graduate of Nazareth Academy in Wakefield.
She was the owner of Bellevue Dress Shoppe in Melrose. She was a resident of North Reading for many years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church. Roberta was dedicated to her family, she was a very loving and caring person. She enjoyed cake decorating, spoon collections, stain glass and sitting at the beach.
Family members include her children, Lois Bahremand and her husband Amir, David Celata and his wife Cheryl and Mark Celata and Kim McCarthy; her brother, Joseph Dillion and sisters, Suzanne Regali, Bev Cotton, Fran Lahey, Rita Lawrence and Joanne Dillion; 4 grandchildren, Shereen Bahremand, James Celata, Ali Behremand and Matthew Celata.
Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street on Monday, March 21, at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 20 from 2 to 6 PM. Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Debbie,what can be said of her?There are no words to describe her but ,the best, very rare gentle loving woman who never seemed to get angry.Always kind ,encouraging words of hope, faith, trust .My sister in law, very proud of her .She was just the best human being to be found.My wife ,Dolores Celata Domenichello and I Robert will always have her in mind and heart. We knew Deb from the time she met her husband Anthony, father to Lois, David, and Mark?She was just 16 ,17 then and a real immediate hit to our family! She is missed greatly and for the children and grandchildren we feel an enormous sorrow!
Debbie was a blessing to those she loved in her mortal life and a gift to heaven in her eternal life. She was the BEST Mom ever to all three of her children and her four grandchildren. She was encouraging, kind, gentle, humorous, and thoughtful. She had an infectious laugh that could warm a room. I will miss hearing her say “Well Hello Dear, How Are you Today!” before you received her larger than life bear hug. She was a cherished presence in my life and I will fondly remember with gratitude her love and kindness. I remember her telling me that I was the best friend her daughter could have and I will cherish that memory because of the woman who spoke those words. She will be missed dearly. May God’s peace shine upon Debbie and those who love her.
Lois and Family,
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. It is never easy to lose a parent. I know your heart is full of sorrow right now, but take pleasure in the many years you had with her. I know she will be missed, but you will always have a special place in your heart for her, a place that only a mother and daughter can share.
With our deepest sympathy,
Suzanne and Joe Petretta
Dave and Family,
I will always remember your Mom as warm and kindhearted person, who was devoted, to her children and family.
My thought and prayers are with you all.
Julie O’Brien