Barbara W. Saroian, 87

CRANSTON, R.I. – Barbara W. Saroian died peacefully on Feb. 22. Born in Providence to the late Samuel and Dr. Hattie Wolfe, she was a lifetime resident of Rhode Island. She was a graduate of Hope High School and attended Pembroke College. Barbara worked as a business manager for AT&T, retiring 30 years ago. 

During her life, she was known for her style, warmth, generosity, wisdom, sense of humor and love for the New England Patriots. Football season was her favorite, and before every game, she called her family to say “Go Pats”. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Susan Feldman, and her husband, Stephen, of Villanova, Pa.; granddaughter, Gillian Higman, her husband, Daniel, and daughter, April, of Cape May, N.J.; and dear friend, Anthony Rourke, of Providence. She will be forever loved and missed.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE First St., Suite 800, Miami, Fla. 33131.