Barbara J. Neff

February 8, 1932 - December 16, 2019

Barbara J. Neff of Cortlandt Manor passed away on Dec. 16, 2019. Barbara was born on Feb. 8, 1932 in the Bronx to Paul & Katherine (Peggy) Aufiero. She married John Neff on June 15, 1957 and they enjoyed 57 wonderful years together. Barbara worked at McKinley Elementary and Blue Mountain Middle Schools as a teacher aide for over 30 years. Upon retiring, she became the key administrator for the Living History Education Foundation, an organization she was truly passionate about. She was beloved by her 3 daughters and son: Paula Baldwin and her husband Charles, Janet DeCoste, Valerie DeSilva and her husband Joseph, Christopher Neff and his wife Melinda. She was the proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren: Matthew, Zachary, Ryan, Alexander, Joseph, Jenna, Emma, and Ella. She was predeceased by her loving husband John, and her sister Corinne. Barbara enjoyed spending time with family especially her grandchildren. She was an avid traveler with her husband and close family and friends. She traveled to England, Ireland, and all around the US including Alaska. Visiting the National Parks were among her favorites. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Living History Education Foundation livinghistoryed.org would be appreciated.