Mary (Barbera)

Salvato

A lifelong Chelsea resident, Mary at age 92, died peacefully in the arms of her daughter early Sunday morning, April 3 ^rd , 2016. Mary worked for Bank of Boston. After her retirement, she volunteered at the Chelsea Public Library. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Gail Hayes of Foxboro, wife of Mary's late son Kenneth Hayes, her daughter Linda Bussiere and son-in-law Mark Bussiere both of Rindge NH, grandson Anthony Bussiere of Los Angeles, CA, and granddaughter Angela Bussiere of Rindge, NH. She will be lovingly remembered her many nieces and nephews. Mary was the last surviving member of Natale and Concetta Barbera, who came to Chelsea from Messina Sicily in 1924. Mary was known for her sharp tongue, soft heart, and love for animals. She was a gifted artist and also enjoyed writing poetry and short stories.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a blessing, remembrance and liturgical ceremony on Saturday April 23 ^rd held in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway Chelsea at 10:30 A.M. Services will conclude at the Church.

Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Humane Society.