Lucy Barone

Lucy Marie Barone, 93, beloved mother, grandmother and aunt peacefully passed away July 14, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 12, 1918 in Salida, Colorado, to Anne and Angelo Spino. Lucy, the eldest of five children, attended school in Salida and was involved with the family-owned Salida Grocery Store. In 1935, she married Patrick Barone. They became the proud parents of three children: Rose Marie, Larry and Gloria Ann. In 1947, they moved to Cheyenne, where she has resided ever since. She was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral since 1947 and was a strong supporter of Catholic education. In later years, she spent much time in prayer, remembering friends and relatives in her daily prayers. Lucy loved children very much and worked as librarian and aide at Deming School for over 13 years. She was also the bookkeeper, manager and costume designer for the Barone Baton Twirling and Dance Studio for over 30 years, where her daughters were the instructors teaching students from Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska. Lucy was a noted costume and pageant gown designer. One of her costume creations, modeled by her daughter Gloria Ann, won the "Most Beautiful Costume" award over all designers at the 50 state national contest held on the Notre Dame campus during the "America's Youth On Parade". She also designed the costume her granddaughter Leisann wore during the "Parade of States" at the Miss USA� Pageant, which is now displayed at the Wyoming State Museum along with the large cowboy hat designed by her son, Larry. Lucy, along with her son Larry, was an owner and bookkeeper for the Barone Properties until 2005. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family at their weekend dinners and outdoor gatherings often offering her artistic talents for their craft projects and participating in mind games such as Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She enjoyed TV game shows and watching the Wyoming Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Rockies. She was an excellent speller and participated in the senior spelling bee. She loved to travel with her family in her motor home across most of the United States. Lucy enjoyed several cruises and Hawaii. One of her most memorable trips was touring Italy with her son and father. She saw Pope John Paul II in Arizona in a trip arranged by his Excellency, Bishop Hart, and was interviewed by KGWN-TV upon her return. Lucy will be sorely missed by her family and the many friends she made over the years. She always had a smile for anyone she met. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick; son, Larry; infant granddaughter, Heather Dawn Barone; mother and father, Anne and Angelo Spino; brother, Fred; infant brother, Joseph; sisters, Louise Sara (and husband Dominic), Rose Mink (and husband Lew); along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Lucy is survived by her daughter, Rose Marie Stolz(Larry); daughter Gloria Ann Martini; grandchildren, Patrick Stolz(Karen), Leisann Paglia (Michael) and Brent Martini. She is also survived by nephew, Richard D. Sara; niece, Sharon Sara; nephews, Joseph, Christopher and Joe Sara; as well as nephews, Ken Mink, Dalton, Chance and niece, Heather; and numerous cousins. Pallbearers will be Brent Martini, Patrick Stolz, Michael Paglia, Richard Sara, Ken Mink, and Mario Sara. Honorary Pallbearers will be her devoted and loving caregivers and dear friends Phyllis Olbekson, Carmelia Byers, Shaunda Lamphere, Melissa Williams, Ashley Call, Nayree King, Lois Hefley, Mandy Sanchez , and Courtney Kidd; CRMC Home Health Care nurse, Kim Ramsey; physical therapist, Cheri Robbins; and Home Hospice nurse, Debby Barnes Visitation will begin on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, July 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a Vigil for the Deceased to follow at 7:00 p.m. at the Schrader Chapel. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, July 20th at 10:30AM at St. Mary's Cathedral with The Very Reverend August Koeune as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School, 2200 O'Neil Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001, St. Mary's Cathedral, 2107 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001, Davis Hospice Center of Cheyenne, 6000 Sycamore, Cheyenne, WY 82009, or Meals on Wheels, 2015 South Greeley Highway, Cheyenne, WY 82007.

Service

Friday, July 20, 2012 10:30am

St. Mary's Cathedral

2101 Central Ave.

CHEYENNE, WY

Visitation

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00pm - 8:00pm

Schrader Funeral Home

2323 Carey Avenue

CHEYENNE, WY 82001

Visitation

Thursday, July 19, 2012 8:00am - 5:00pm

Schrader Funeral Home

2323 Carey Avenue

CHEYENNE, WY 82001

Interment

Olivet Cemetery

Pershing Blvd.

CHEYENNE, WY 82001