Frank A. Barra, 93, of Derry, NH, died Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the Derry Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Mr. Barra was born in Warwick, RI on July 22, 1916, a son of the late Antonio and Josephine (Parolisi) Barra. He was a resident of Derry since 2004, formerly living in Sandown, NH and N. Providence, RI. Mr. Barra had been employed as a supervisor for Narragansett Brewery.
He is survived by one son, Michael F. Barra and wife Licia of Pittsford, NY; one daughter, Frances M. Stewart and husband Jim of Hampstead, NH; five grandchildren, Matthew F. Barra, Nicholas R. Barra, Ryan J. Stewart, Jennifer L. Stewart, John P. Stewart; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Dolores M. (LaChance) Barra in 2007.
There are no calling hours. A graveside service was held on Saturday, August 8th at 10:30am in the chapel at St. Ann's Cemetery, 73 Church St., Cranston, RI. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry handled the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater NH Chapter, 1 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 105, Bedford, NH 03110