Barbara A. Graziani, 86

Barbara A. Graziani, 86, of Salem, NH passed away on Monday, January 10th at High Pointe Hospice House surrounded by her family.

She was born and educated in Franklin, MA - one of 14 children born to the late Caterina (Guerra) and Vincent Bissanti. Barbara graduated from Franklin High School and received her nursing degree from Framingham State College. She worked for dermatologist Dr. Michael Schiff for many years.

Barbara enjoyed ballroom dancing with her husband, photography, and vacationing at the Cape with her family. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Barbara was a fixture at every family moment and milestone. She was loved by many for her uplifting and warm personality. Barbara was also known for her iconic fashion sense, always dressed to the nines.

Barbara (Barbalie) will be deeply missed by her 4 children, Deborah Schadlick and husband Robert of Salem, NH, Denise Miano and husband Frank of Salem, NH, Vincent Graziani and wife Sharon of Portsmouth, NH and Stephen Graziani and wife Deborah of Portsmouth, NH; her brother, Edward “Chiefy” Bissanti of Franklin, MA; her 10 grandchildren, Catherine Franklin, Meagan Franks, Robert Schadlick, Christina Gouveia, Andrew Graziani, Samantha Dickerson, Thomas Graziani, Sarah Mullane, Melissa Graziani, and Mark Graziani; 4 great grandchildren, Grazia, Connor, Josephine, and Tiernan – along with many nieces and nephews, and her beloved sisters-in-law Marie Pretorius, Joan Graziani, Miriam Bissanti, Joyce Bissanti and Anne Bissanti..

She was predeceased by her husband Arthur (Artie) Graziani and her 12 siblings: Joseph, Alfio, Walter, Andrew, Anthony, Matthew, Donald, Walter, Wallace, Rose, Brenda, and Vincentina.

Due to Covid-19, services are private for the family and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please check our website for updated service information. Arrangements are under the care of Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barbara’s name may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.