Maria C. Bari, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 16, 2021 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Orsola (Scirtino) Pironti.

Maria was raised in Italy.  On November 26, 1950, she married Frank A. Bari in Bari, Italy.  Mr. Bari predeceased her on April 18, 2008.  Maria emigrated to the United States in the Mid-1950s, coming to Niagara Falls in 1958 via New York City.   She was active in the St. Joseph's Church Mother's Club.  Maria enjoyed Bingo, dancing, and watching Italian Soap Operas.  She was also great cook and wonderful baker. She also enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills.  Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Maria is survived by her children, Vincent (Nancy Cook) Bari, John A. (Judy) Bari, and Rosanne (Darren) Kendall, NY; eight grandchildren, Robert (Jessica) Bari, Cortney (Scott) Shank, Jennifer Bari, Jessica (Tim) Printup, Jason Bari, Jeremy Bari, Danielle Kendall, and Marissa Kendall; her great-grandchildren, Emma, Arianna, Maria, Luca, Gianna, Corey, and Kyra; her sister, Franca (Vincenzo) DelPrati, as well as several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.  In addition to her husband of 57 years, she was predeceased by her siblings, Rita Pironti, Tina Martino, Manuel Pironti, and Josephine Padaveccia.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 20 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM St. Vincent de Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 North Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, 14304.  Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one's choice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.