CHERYL M. BARRACO “YaYa”
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Cheryl passed away on September 1, 2026 at the age of 72. She is predeceased by her parents, Raymond & Betty Whisker and her brother, Michael Whisker.
Cheryl is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ted Barraco; her daughter, Stephanie (Anthony) Lotta; her grandchildren, Addison & Gianna Lotta; her sister, Sharon Schaller; nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Cheryl worked for St. Johns Home and enjoyed volunteering as a troop leader and council member with Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafts and gardening. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Cheryl’s visitation will be held Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Road. Her Celebration of Life will be held Monday, September 7, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM at 599 Brooks Road W. Henrietta, NY 14586.
Take care friends!
One of the best friends anyone could ever have. I can’t imagine life without her. I have so many wonderful memories of the great times with Ted and Cheryl. I will keep praying for Ted, Stephanie, Tony, Addison and Gianna. Cheryl was much loved by her wonderful family. I’m thankful I was blessed by her friendship for 56 years.
You will be dearly missed my friend.
Very thankful for her friendship
I miss my sister dearly. So many memories of the life we have shared. I she was greeted warmly by our parents, our brother Mike, and our grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Rest peacefully Cheryl and remember that I love you.
A blessing to have you as my Friend.
Many happy memories of SJH. Thoughts and prayer are with her family and friends.
Thinking of you Stephanie and Ted and family! I am so sorry for your loss! I pray God gives you all a peace, grace, mercy! Your Mom was such a blessing to you all! Look to Jesus for your comfort! 💝
Family Ted and cheryl I would like to say cheryl was like a second mom to me such a strong person through these difficult times I pray for family she is in our hearts forever ❤️ I have so many good and beautiful memories I pray for Ted stephanie gianna addison tony she will be forever loved in our hearts.❤️🙏
This news makes me incredibly sad. Condolences to Cheryl’s friends and family. She adored her daughter, grand daughters and her beloved Ted.
I met Cheryl through her dedication and service to Rush-Henrietta Girl Scouts.
She was a good friend and I will miss her.
So sorry to hear this news .Work with her at St johns.prays go out to the family.I going to miss talking to her on Facebook Colleen Mccarthy
Always so open and welcoming she was the grandma to the first person my daughter made friends with in a new district and was always willing to give the kids a share slice to hang by the pool. She was kind and sweet. She will be missed. Her echo will live on.
I am very sorry to hear this news. She was a very wonderful person. My condolences to the family during this time.
Cheryl was my ride or die friend, anytime I needed a sidekick for my many adventures she was always ready…as long as I skipped long bridges or tunnels! We’ve driven the kids out to St. Louis to meet with their grandparents. Stopped at all of the museums, so mant Costco runs, building projects, gardening tips…girl could keep any plant alive…I can kill plastic ones. She was my first call for good news, my first call for bad news, my partner in crime. She loved going dumpster diving with me and would always call me to meet her to pick stuff up on the side of the road. I’m not sure how to do this grown up thing without her. She was always my adult supervision when I needed it. Saying goodbye was not in our plans. I will miss you forever 💔 I sat with you on the Monday before you passed and promised to watch over your family. I will always be there for them. Ted, Stephanie, Addison, Tony and Gianna are in good hands. Rest easy my friend 🧡 we will be together again. Until I get there tell Mike to quiet down and enjoy time with your mom and dad. My parents will be there for you too. Love always. Joelle.
Stephanie & family….I am sooo sorry for your loss. Cheryl always had a smile at SJH. Im so grateful we still kept in touch on fb. I pray your memories give you some comfort. 🙏
Stephanie & family….I am sooo sorry for your loss. Cheryl always had a smile at SJH. Im so grateful we still kept in touch on fb. I pray your memories give you some comfort. UT🙏
Stephanie & Family so sorry to hear this, a dear SJH friend Love Hugs & Prayers 💕