Obituary of Barbara K. Rosazza

Barbara K. (Kennedy) Rosazza of Belchertown passed peacefully into the lord’s hands on Sunday January 24, 2021. Born on January 18, 1931, she was the beloved daughter of the late Leo J. and Hazel (Clark) Kennedy. Barbara was the adored wife of Irving R. (Red) Rosazza and a devoted mother to her “Danny Boy” Daniel C. Rosazza, both of whom predeceased her. She leaves her cherished sister, Doris E. Keough, of Mashpee. Loving mother of son’s, Robert and his wife Sheila of Belchertown, John and his wife Karen of Templeton, Richard and his wife Elizabeth of Granby; and daughter Lynn Galenski and fiancé Frank Pizzo of Enfield, Ct.. Barbara “ Nana B” was the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren, Jessica and Alex Galenski, Caitlin and Rob Rosazza, RJ and Dominic Rosazza and Joshua Herzberg. Born and raised in Holyoke, Barbara was a child of the “Great Depression” and World War Two. She often shared her memories of those difficult times and the sacrifice families had to endure. A graduate of Westfield State teachers college, Barbara met her future husband “Red” on a blind date. Red, a returning Army veteran, was smitten with Barb and was relentless in his pursuit of her hand in marriage. She was an elementary teacher for many years serving the children of S. Hadley, Springfield and Valentine School in Chicopee. Barbara was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi, a past president of the St. Francis women’s club, chairwoman of the Christmas bazaar and was often seen working the church booth at the Belchertown Fair. She loved to travel and was a passionate companion to Red on the many banking conventions they attended over the years, Hawaii being her favorite destination. A frequent patron of the Clapp Memorial library, Nana was an avid reader, loved a good tag sale and the local thrift shops all knew her on a first name basis. Her true love and devotion was to her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 1st at 11:00 a.m. at the St Francis Parish in Belchertown. Friends and family are welcome to gather at the church in a celebration of Barbara’s life. Due to current restrictions, burial at the Veterans' Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to: The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Covid-19 Relief Fund.