Mary Barja Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Barja (Tampa, Florida), who passed away at the age of 98, on June 29, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Mary may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her husband Joe Barja; and her parents, Vincenzo Ippolito and Rosalia Ippolito. She is survived by: her daughter Diana Portillo; and her grandsons, Michael Scott (Heather), NIck (Janine) and Keith (Joshelyn). She is also survived by 7 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Dora Children's Home at 301 W. 13th Ave., Mt. Dora, FL 32757 or online at http://www.mdchome.org.
