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Sister Mary Alix Barbato, R.C.D.

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Sister Mary Alix Barbato, R.C.D., who was program director at Marydell Faith and Life Center, 1994-2004, died March 6 at Marydell Convent in Upper Nyack. She was 83.

While she spent many years as a coordinator of religious education, she also served as retreat director, teacher trainer for catechists, volunteer counselor and youth leader. She served at Sacred Heart parish, Suffern, 1981-1994; St. Ursula’s, Mount Vernon, 1963-1970; St. Vito’s, Mamaroneck, 1954-1959. She was also a member of her community’s leadership team, a local superior and formation directress.

Born in Freeport, she entered the Sisters of Our Lady of Christian Doctrine in Nyack in 1950 and professed her final vows in 1956.

She is survived by her sister, Helen Rullman, and by her brothers Vincent, Joseph and Al. A Funeral Mass was offered March 10 at Marydell Convent, Nyack, followed by burial at Ascension Cemetery, Monsey.

Sister Mary Alix Barbato, R.C.D.