Obituary of Nancy Barrett-DiQuollo

Nancy Barrett DiQuollo, 73, died April 7, 2017. She was born in Somerville, NJ on March 31, 1944 to her late parents Mary Grasso and Fred Giovannucci. Nancy was a long-time resident of Fanwood, NJ, residing the last two years in Tewksbury Township. Nancy grew up in Raritan, NJ and graduated in 1962 from Bridgewater-Raritan West High School. She pursued her dreams, graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Nancy enjoyed a successful 30-year career as a fashion executive for Petrie Stores Corporation, influencing many of the styles in popular retail stores in the 1970s, 80s, and early 90s. In retirement Nancy continued her passion for fashion by serving as a custom fashion designer and expert seamstress, with a specialty in wedding gowns, costumes, and complex tailoring. Nancy was an extremely generous person and master hostess. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Nancy is survived by her devoted daughter, Tracy Ann Barrett and partner Claire Lachance; a dear brother, Fred (Johanna) Giovannucci; two loving nieces, Mary Johanna (Michael) Schembari and Loretta Rose Giovannucci; several wonderful cousins; and her former husband, James Barrett. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Nicholas A. Di Quollo Jr. (June 10, 2005) and her parents. Viewing, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Bongiovi Funeral Home, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869, (908-725-1887). Funeral Services, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, viewing 8:30 to 9:15 am at the funeral home followed by a 10:00 am Funeral Mass at St. Ann's Church, 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, NJ 08869. Burial, Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains, NJ. Memorial contributions can be made in Nancy's memory to the Fashion Institute of Technology scholarship fund or the Scotch Plains, NJ Rescue Squad. Visit www.bongiovifuneralhome.com to express your condolences. "FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"