Bessie E. (Barberi) Alexander died Jan. 2 in Morgan Hill. She
was 87 years old.
Bessie E. (Barberi) Alexander died Jan. 2 in Morgan Hill. She was 87 years old.
She was born in St. Louis, Mo., but had been a long-time resident of Hollister and had lived in Santa Clara prior to living in Morgan Hill for the last 10 years. She will be remembered as a gifted singer, being able to make the tastiest meals out of the simplest ingredients and she made the best-ever apple pie.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Louis A. Barberi and Russell Alexander.
She is survived by her sons, Anthony L. Barberi of Santa Clara, and Frank A. Barberi and his wife, Emma, of Sparks, Nev.; grandson and his wife, Anthony D. and Tina Barberi of Morgan Hill. She was the best mother-in-law to May DeLucchi of San Jose.
She will be missed by her extended family at Hillview Convalescent Hospital in Morgan Hill.
Committal services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 2pm at Calvary Cemetery Chapel with entombment following.
Donations are preferred to The Alzheimer’s Disease Association c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, 363 7th St. Hollister, CA 95023. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
