Maria Filomena “Phil” (Morlando) Barrows, 90, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family Saturday, August 12, 2023. Phil was born to Fiducioso and Mary Morlando on Feb 1, 1933. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Jim Morlando, husband Mathias Barrows, daughter Maria Crist, several grandchildren, and countless friends.
Left to cherish her memory are her brother Nick (Jo-Ann) Morlando, her children, Matt (Nan)Barrows, Michele (John) Moelder, Annette Barrows, Stephen (Michelle) Barrows, Angela (Myra) Sorrentino, and Nina (Ray) Sylvester. She is also survived by more than 45 grandchildren and great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews, all of which considered her to be like a second mother, and many friends.
Phil was a graduate of UE high school and attended college. She was an extremely hard worker, the greatest mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend that anyone could ask for. Phil always worked at least 3 jobs at any given time, but her greatest accomplishment was raising her 7 children. She loved to travel and spend time with family all over the United States. She once traveled to visit her daughter while stationed in Europe. Phil enjoyed playing cards with friends and family and was an excellent cook. At any time, day or night, upon entering her house, there was food waiting for you, and often you left with a full belly and a jar of sauce with a side of meatballs.
Phil’s family would like to thank Dr. Susan Choi as well as the wonderful team at Lourde’s Home Hospice for their special gift of love and care they showed Phil that will not soon be forgotten. A special thank you to mom’s nurse's aide Chris for the extra special love and care that she showed our mother to make her as comfortable as possible.
Viewing hours will be on Friday, August 18th from 5-7 at Leon Pucedo Funeral Home at 1905 Watson Blvd Endicott NY. Funeral Service will be on Saturday at 10:00 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 300 Odell Ave Endicott NY. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, NY.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Lourdes Hospice at 4102 Old Vestal Road, Vestal NY. 13850 or The Mercy House at 212 N McKinley Ave, Endicott, NY 13760.