It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Raia of Cairo, New York, born in Brooklyn, New York, who passed away at the age of 73, on July 6, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara Raia or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Phillip Picone and Anna Picone (Rauscher); her husband Joseph Raia, Sr.; her son Joseph Raia; her brothers, Phillip and Frederick Picone; and her granddaughter Raven Raia.

She is survived by : her children, Grace Raia, Shelly Vanbenschoten, Sally Bender (Billy) and Phillip Raia; her children-in-law, Dustin Higgins, Sr. and Tonya Dingman; and her grandchildren, Joseph Raia III, Phillip Raia, Jr., Howard Maynard, Jr., Isabella Higgins, Dustin Higgins, Jr. and Aubrianna Higgins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Richards Funeral Home