Barbara Ann Mackiewicz Slater, age 58 of Riverhead, passed away on March 1, 2022. Born on June 11, 1963 in Nassau County to the late Edward and Ruth Mackiewicz. Barbara is predeceased by her husband, Raymond Slater. Loving mother of Walter E. Koehler and wife Crystal of Riverhead, NY, Daniel Koehler and fiancée Verronica of Starke, FL, Heather Koehler and Thomas of Alabama, and Andrew Koehler and fiancée Rachael of Fleming Island, FL. Cherished partner of Peter J. Postel. Beloved grandmother of Abagail. Tyler Keith, Ema-Rae, Lorenzo, Johnathan, Samuel, Alvina, and MaryLou who was born on March 4, 2022. Cherished sister of John Mackiewicz of Brookfield, CT, Dorothy Capuano of Hampton Bays, NY, Ruth “Ruey” Adamczyk and husband Eugene of Southampton, NY, brother-in-law John Capuano of Hampton Bays, NY and sister-in-law Judy Carboni and husband Chuck of Danbury, CT. Treasured aunt of Amanda Capuano, Christopher Adamczyk, John Michael Mackiewicz, Johnny Capuano and Thomas Capuano, who was her godson.
Barbara had a garden every year, in which she grew tomatoes among many other things. She loved her plants, at one time she had 90 inside the house. Yes, some did go outside for the summer.
Barbara also loved to do crafts; sewing, painting shells and artwork were among her favorites. She loved watching movies and cooking- especially new recipes. She enjoyed watching Nascar races and talking to her grandchildren on facetime. Barbara loved her cat, Lucifer, and her granddog, Daytona.
Barbara had a very caring heart and was always there to help out a friend. With a heart of gold, her door was always open. Barbara loved to tell jokes and hear them, she had a really good sense of humor.
Most of all, Barbara was the best mother, grandmother, sister and friend that anybody could ask for. She will be missed. May God bless her.
Love, your family and friends.
A Memorial Visitation for Barbara will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 2:00–4:00 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM at the Scott-Rothwell Funeral Home, located at 20 Ponquouge Ave, Hampton Bays, NY.
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