Barbara Wiest
- Mar 5, 2024
- 2 min read
1930 - 2024
OBITUARY
Barbara Wiest, age 93, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on March 2, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born to the late William and Mary Flynn on June 12, 1930, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Barbara graduated from Wappingers High School and Krissler Business Institute. She met her husband-to-be, Richard Wiest, at Krissler and married the love of her life in 1950. Barbara is survived by her daughter Marabeth Robinson and her spouse, Dr. Thomas Robinson, of Pleasant Valley. She is also survived by three grandchildren and their spouses: Dr. Allison Robinson and her husband Travis Rains; Brad Robinson and his wife Cathy; Elise (Robinson) Touma and her husband Christopher. She has been blessed with 8 great-grandchildren. Barbara was predeceased by her loving husband in 2003. Barbara was involved in real estate for almost 50 years, finally retiring in 2020. She and three women colleagues founded Awards Reality and ran a successful business for years, forging a path for many others desiring a career in real estate. Barbara was devoted and immensely proud of her daughter Marabeth and her family. She leaves them with precious memories of her complete and caring involvement in their lives. Many thanks to The Landing assisted living community for the past year of friendship and caring. The Landing and Hospice were an integral part of Barbara’s life during the last few months. Friends may call from 4PM to 8PM on Thursday March 7, 2024, at Delehanty Funeral Home, 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY, on Friday March 8 at 10AM. Interment will be in the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory can be made to Hudson Valley Hospice, Mid Hudson Animal Aid or the Dutchess County SPCA
VISITATION
Thursday, March 7
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Delehanty Funeral Home
64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
FUNERAL MASS
Friday, March 8
10:00 AM
St. Mary R.C. Church
11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
ENTOMBMENT
Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
342 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY
Barbara was our real estate agent for our home we purchased over twenty years ago. Only fond memories fill my mind and heart! . She was the kindest human being, truly dedicated to her craft, honest in her practices and always wanting the best for her clients. She didn't just sell a home. She held our hands and guided us through the process with integrity and professionalism. Her sweet, kind, and compassionate character made an impression on me.and a mark on the community she served!
Prayers for her family to have a lighter heart - n knowing how loved and respected she was by so many!
Nick and I both share life long memories of Barbara. He recalls her grandparents who were neighbors in Channingville. I remember her as the Drum Majorette of our high school band. Barbara with all her charm and poise always took time to say "Hello".; Our thankful prayers for having known her and sympathy to family for having lost her. Christina Contelmo
So sorry for your lost but my dad said you don't say goodbye but see u see you . From the close family
Prayers for Barbara's family. Unfortunately I cannot attend .She lived a grand life.
Dear Marabeth and families......
I was surfing the NeT from Kauai,Hi...my wife's Ancesteral Homeland this Am and read the sad news...What a Life ! Spent most of my life up...Stanfordville way and was great friends of all the Farmer Schwarze Family on Ludlow Woods Rd..Joe(rip 2022) aged 92...always kept track of Barbara...in the Sunday Real Estate section of the Poughkeepsie Journal....Joe always marveled at how successful cousin Barbara was..week to week..over all those years...with Awards Realty...Joe and brother John(rip) were especially proud of their Mom's..Italian Heritage...and loved telling stories of Sunday Dinners at the Pantisco Home in Wappingers.....Joe also like to talk about Grandfather Pantisco...The Farrier down at STONEYCO for years...I hope this helps......joe alwys said...it's not goodbye, but rather..Until…