Barbara J. Minore Prato, 63, of East Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 with her beloved mother and friend. She was the wife of John A. Prato. Mrs. Prato was born in New Haven on November 23, 1949; daughter of the late Joseph J. and Marjorie Cinicola Minore;had worked in the office for the New Haven Ravens, the Bridgeport Bluefish, the Norwich Navigators and presently for the office of Dr. Bjorn Ringstad, Village Medical Center, North Haven. Barbara was devoted to her family, especially to her six grandchildren sharing in all their extra curricular activities. Mother of Christopher (Jennifer) Prato of North Branford and Melissa (Janet Madigan) Prato of Hamden. Grandmother of Lia, Matthew and Emilia Prato, Kaela, Avery and Tatum Shugrue. Sister of Joseph (Sandra) Minore of Cape Coral, FL and Mark (Wendy Darling) Minore of Branford.
Family and friends may call at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, on Sunday from 3 to 7 pm. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111.
On Monday, December 17th, 2012 at 11:00 AM the family invites you to join them at a memorial gathering luncheon at Fantasia Banquet Facility, 404 Washington Avenue, North Haven.
sorry about your loss
John, Joe, Mark and families-Our thought and prayers are with all of you. We have many happy memories of all of us growing up together in the Temple St. School neighborhood. We would run into Barb and your mom often and enjoyed their laughter and sharing memories of the old neighborhood.
Mike V.
Melissa, Kaela, Avery, Tatem and family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you all at this most difficult time. Please know that we are thinking of you and pray that God is helping you through this most painful time. Our deepest sympathy…
Love and God Bless,
Billy, Alison, Olivia & Lindsay
You and your wonderful smile and love for life and people will be miss. God picked the best. I will miss your cherry happy voice. God Bless John and family with strength and peace. In my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa, Chris & John…You were family…my sister Patty & Barb were always together…from the age of 17 when they met at Business School they were bonded..the laughs, heartbreaks, loss of parents..divorces, health issues..As our daughter Kelly said…we didn’t know WE weren’t related? The Prato’s were always at Aunt Pats.. always together. They worked along side one another at Village Medical and shared a closeness that was unbelievable. Barb would take a bad situation and make one laugh..she loved us and our kids loved one another…they were brought up as siblings. I could call Barb and she would figure out the problem…find a renter, create a “fruit basket” on command…she beat the big “C” and was always a GIVER….to give back to her was not acceptable….To Barb, Margie and Tammy…may you rest in peace and always know you were loved, respected and your memory will live in your gorgeous kids and grandkids…love you forever Barb..To wonderful John…our love is to you and you won’t be forgotten….Barb loved you, but we don’t have to tell you that…love forever…..Kathi & Tommy Kroll
Janet and family, So sorry for your loss. It was too soon. Vivian
John and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of Barbara and her mother. She will be in your hearts forever.
Dona, Billy, Christina, Molly, and Josh.
Our deepest sympathies to The Prato and Minore families at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
to john prato and all family members
a tragic loss to our community. my thoughts and prayers will be with you
john,melissa, chris and family
may god bless you in this time of sorrow,you will all be in our hearts and prayers.
My heart and prayers are with the Prato family. I will always remember the wonderful person I was lucky to know. Her heart and joy she brought to anyone
who knows her is a special gift. RIP my wonderful friend.
Our heartfelt condolences to John, Chris, Melissa and all your family members at this sad time. Although were are out of town please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to the Prato family on the loss of your beautiful wife, mother and grandmother
The memories of Barb and Tammy bickering in the Ravens office will forever warm my heart. Two of the most wonderful and genuine people you’ll ever hope to know. Love you Papa John & family!
-Bud Beam
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