Barbara Ann Vetoulis, daughter of Barbara and James T. Crowley, born Nov. 24, 1955, in the Bronx in New York City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, after a courageous battle with Stage 4 cancer.
Barbara attended St. Brendan’s Elementary School in the Bronx and graduated from Saint Barnabas High School in Woodlawn, New York. After staying at home to raise her three boys, Barbara decided to pursue her passion for caring for others and became a nurse.
Barbara achieved her associate of applied science and her Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing, graduating summa cum laude. Barbara worked at Field Home Holy Comforter in Cortlandt Manor and later as a nurse manager at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow.
Revered industry colleagues have commented on how Barbara’s leadership style was so impactful that they have never before known a leader more caring of their staff and, as a result, a staff more committed to their leader. Barbara was adored by every person she worked with and met.
Her hobbies and passions included music, HGTV, traveling, the Food Network, the New York Yankees, award shows, concerts, theater and playing board games. Most of all, she cherished her time with her grandchildren and family. She truly believed “it’s all about family.” Barbara’s family loved every minute spent with her. She had a unique way of including everyone and took genuine interest in every person she interacted with.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Michael Nicholas and Christopher James (Abigail) and William Alexander, grandchildren Lauren Katherine, Lukas Michael, Ava James and Levi Nicholas, sister Althea Crowley Becker (George), Thomas K. Crowley (Linda), Ms. Kelly Stine and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
Barbara was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Peter J. Vetoulis, and her brother, James T. Crowley. A special thanks to our extended family at the Red Line Diner in Fishkill and the City Island Lobster House for our mutual love over the years.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Clinton Funeral Home in Cold Spring, New York. Calling hours are Monday, March 10, from 12 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 24 Fair St., Cold Spring, New York. Interment will take place immediately following the church service at Cold Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org) on Barbara’s behalf.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Barbara’s White Plains-based oncology team and the Neuro ICU team at Westchester Medical Center who provided her with exceptional care and love.
