Barbara Ann Itak, age 85, passed away February 19, 2016 peacefully at home in Frisco, Texas with her family by her side.
Bobby, as she was known by, was born January 28, 1931 in the Bronx, New York to Michael and Christina Hearty Itak. She lived in Texas with her daughter, Lori, since 1978 but in her heart she always remained a New York girl. Barbara had compassion for all God’s creatures, and received the greatest joy taking care of her beloved pets, Amy, Joe, and Kati. She also tendered daily to all the birds and bunnies that would come to visit her in the backyard. She always said that when she goes to Heaven she wants to help St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
Bobby is remembered with deep love by her children Lori Christine Rutland and son-in-law Stan of Frisco, Texas; son Randy Rotolo of Tampa, Florida; grandchildren, Shannon Lori Rotolo, Ryan Joseph Rotolo, and Kira Cristine Rutland; great-grandson, Phoenix Rutland; sister, Catherine Itak Ravielli and brother in law, Louis, of Massapequa Park, New York; niece, Laura Garrison and husband Dave; nephew, Gary Ravielli.
A funeral mass will be held Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 8000 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco, Texas 75033. Interment will be held at Ridgeview West Memorial Park in Frisco, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 8520 Main St., Frisco, Texas 75033.
To honor Bobby’s great love for animals, the family asks that in lieu of flowers a donation be made in her name to the All Texas Dachshund Rescue group (ATDR) where she recently adopted Joe and Kati. The link to donate is All Texas Dachshund Rescue (ATDR).