Community & celebs react to passing of Barbara Sinatra
People know Barbara Sinatra not just as the wife of famous singer, Frank Sinatra, but a a fearless philanthropic leader in the Coachella Valley. She passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 90.
Frank and #BarbaraSinatra reunited at last. Continuing coverage tonight on @KESQ and @LocalTwo pic.twitter.com/KT0MvW8TXX
— Katie Widner CBSL2 (@KWidnerCBSL2) July 25, 2017
According to Lee Rice, spokesperson for Eisenhower Medical Center, Barbara’s funeral is set for Tuesday, August 1 at Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert. The church is located at 43775 Deep Canyon Road.
The community is now reacting to her death with high praise and fond memories.
#BarbaraSinatra will be buried next to her husband Frank on Tuesday after a funeral mass at Sacred Heart Church. Mass is open to the public pic.twitter.com/AGkyJu1UMy
— Joe Galli (@JoeGalliNews) July 25, 2017 Frank now has his own angel to sing to in heaven. Rest in peace Barbara Sinatra. pic.twitter.com/yOuKTJc3lb
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) July 25, 2017
Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon said, “This is a tremendous loss to our entire Coachella Valley community. However, Mrs. Sinatra will live on in our hearts and through the many wonderful charitable organizations such as the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center that were made possible through her generosity and sponsorship.”G.
#RIPBarbaraSinatra … a special lady who did much good work in the Coachella Valley. She will be missed.
— La Quinta CA (@LaQuintaCA) July 25, 2017
Aubrey Serfling , President and Chief Executive Officer at Eisenhower Medical Center said in a statement Tuesday morning, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Barbara Sinatra. For more than 30 years, the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children has offered a safe place for children who have been physically, sexually and emotionally abused. It was Barbara and Frank Sinatra’s mission to focus on prevention, community education and breaking the cycle of generational abuse. Most importantly, no child has ever been turned away due to a family’s inability to pay. Barbara, we thank you for your leadership and your continued support and dedication in helping thousands of children. May you rest in peace.
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands: Offers its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Barbara Sinatra. Barbara’s wedding to legendary singer Frank Sinatra on July 11, 1976 made Sunnylands history when they became the first of only three couples to be married at the historic estate of Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
As longtime friends of the Annenbergs, the Sinatras visited Sunnylands on various occasions, including dinners and New Year’s Eve celebrations. In 2012, Mrs. Sinatra attended a gathering to commemorate the historic importance of Sunnylands as it opened its doors as a retreat center for world leaders. She later loaned her wedding dress, a custom beige chiffon Halston gown, to an exhibition showcasing Sunnylands social events, and subsequently donated the gown permanently to the Sunnylands Collection.
“Memories of Barbara Sinatra at Sunnylands will be long lasting and deeply treasured,” said Janice Lyle, director of Sunnylands Center & Gardens. “Her friendship and humanitarian efforts are warmly remembered by the trustees and staff.”
Mrs. Sinatra’s significant work in the community, including the founding of the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center at the Eisenhower Medical Center campus in Rancho Mirage, will continue on as her lasting legacy in the Coachella Valley and beyond, Lyle said.
Mrs. Sinatra will be greatly missed, her foundation has provided a needed resource for children of the Coachella Valley . https://t.co/GYiZea80QA
— Sgt Marshall (PIO) (@DmarshallDan) July 25, 2017 Saddened to learn of the passing of my friend #BarbaraSinatra. She was wonderful, beautiful & passionate advocate for many important causes — Honorable Mary Bono (@MaryBonoUSA) July 25, 2017 Very saddened to hear about the passing of #BarbaraSinatra. She was a dear, dear friend. A wonderful person. Rest peacefully, Barbara.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) July 25, 2017
Dear #BarbaraSinatra has passed. I remember my Mom and her chatting at a dinner at Barbara Davis’s home. She was gracious, warm and lovely.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) July 25, 2017 Prayers and Condolences to family of Barbara Sinatra – may she RIP – lovely lady – passed away today at 90 years old — Robert Davi (@RobertJohnDavi) July 25, 2017
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