Antoinesca "Gina" Barbuto Obituary (1926

Antoinesca G. "Gina" Barbuto, age 99, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at Brightview Senior Living at Woodbury Lake, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Born on January 27, 1926, to the late Giustino and Vincenza (nee Colcelli) Ciccone, Gina was raised in the heart of South Philadelphia, where her strong values, deep faith, and devotion to family took root. Gina lived a life filled with grace, kindness, and quiet strength. Proud of her Italian heritage, she embodied all the qualities of a true Italian matriarch--loving, generous, and steadfastly devoted to those she cared for. In 1949, she married the love of her life, Salvatore Barbuto Jr., and together they traveled the world as he served in the Air Force. No matter where life took them, home was always where her family was, and they eventually returned to Philadelphia to build a life filled with love, tradition, and cherished memories. Known affectionately as the "Cookie Queen," Gina shared her heart through her baking, creating beautifully decorated treats that brought joy to everyone fortunate enough to taste them. She loved helping others, spending summers in Millville, PA, and offering her time, compassion, and warmth to anyone in need. Her gentle spirit and selfless nature touched countless lives. Gina was the loving mother of Salvatore (Elaine) Barbuto III. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Salvatore Jr., and her siblings, Alice Blagrave and Vincent Ciccone. She will be forever missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends who were blessed by her presence. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 9:30-10:45am at the Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main Street, Mantua, NJ. Her Funeral Mass will begin at 11am, followed by burial in Wenonah Cemetery. In honor of Gina's loving and giving spirit, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105