Arin Lynn Barbaro's Obituary
Arin Lynn Barbaro, age 44, of Eustis passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born August 22, 1977 in Hudson, NY. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Barbaro; sons, Christopher Berlt, Aidan Barbaro; daughter, Danielle Barbaro; daughter-in-law, Rachel Johnson; mother, Joyce Caterino; father, Charles Berlt; brothers, Samuel Berlt, Cody Berlt. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard W. Kane, Sr.; grandfather, Bruce Berlt; and grandparents, Ralph and Louise Coons. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 12:00PM until 2:00PM at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares. A Celebration of Life will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2:00PM. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations Home, 226 East Burleigh Boulevard, Tavares, FL 32778. Online condolences may be left at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com
From husband, Pat : “Amazing wife, mother, daughter, aunt, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, and daughter-in-law. Best 21 years of my life. I will miss you always and forever. Love you always.”
From son, Aidan: “Best mom ever. You’re my favorite turkey. Happy Mother’s Day every night.”
From mother, Joyce Caterino: Amazing, loving, funny, kind daughter who gave her all for her family and friends. She was an excellent mother and an absolute joy in my life. Arin Baderin, mommy salami was our favorite thing to say to each other, the little girl with the pigtails.”
From brother, Sam Berlt: “The love my sister had for me was like having a best friend I couldn’t get rid of. Whatever I did she was always there to pick up the pieces. She was my sister, my best friend, the best part of me.”
From daughter, Danielle Barbaro: “My momma was an amazing mother, wife, and daughter. She was my best friend and she helped everyone before helping herself. Us kids are her most prized possessions and she did everything for us no matter what it was. Me and my mother had a very strong connection, I went to her about everything, even when it was a stupid or serious thing. If I remember correctly, she always wanted me to wear dresses or makeup, but in all honesty I was / am more like her then she even realized. I am a tomboy just like her and sometimes I got girly like she did. I remember when I came home one day and we didn’t talk for 3 days but she sees me and says “holy shit she’s alive!” I looked at my mom and laughed with her. I also remember when she would come in my room and dance for no reason to make me laugh or annoy me. My mom was the coolest mom anyone could ever ask for and I was lucky enough to have her as my mother. She was and always will be my universe.”
From daughter-in-law, Rachel: When I think of Arin, I think of her as a woman who would open up her home to anyone, including myself. She opened her home up to not only me, but Chris’ best friend Devin, Danielle’s best friend Austin and Bella. She had a massive heart, nonetheless, she would take no shit. There were times when things would get hard for me or for Chris and she would always be there to listen no matter how stupid the situation, or what she had going on or even how much pain she was in. She was always there to listen. She was my second mom, and a close friend to me as well. She never made a bad meal. She would take me to the mall and she would pick out clothes for me to try on. Didn’t matter how terrible or insecure I felt in the clothes, the way she would hype me up. She could make anyone feel confident, honestly. She had days where she would be in so much pain and you wouldn’t hear a word from her about it. She almost never complained. She was truly an amazing and incredible woman. She will never be replaced in my heart, and I will always be grateful for the time I was allowed to have with her. She was incredible, kind, compassionate, and loving. She will forever be missed.”
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