Philomena Kolibaba of Millville passed away peacefully on March 1, 2017 at the age of 97.

Phil was born in Philadelphia to Frank and Rose Perri. She was raised in Bridgeton, moving to Millville in 1938 when she married John Kolibaba Jr.

During her long life in Millville Phil was a loyal member of the 2nd Methodist Church and was a resource to her many friends, driving them to hairdresser and doctor appointments well into her 90's. She loved to cook, bake, knit with her friends in the Knit Wits and exercise her sharp sense of humor. It is also reported that in her younger days she could cut quite a mean rug.

Phil's main priority in life, however was raising her three children, Joyce, Donald and Phyllis. She was a doting mother, grandmother and great grandmother and her loving presence will be greatly missed.

Phil was predeceased by her husband John in 2003 and siblings Victoria Perri, Louis Perri and Florence Perri. She survived by one sister Angelina Wentz of California, daughters Joyce Sergiacomi, Phyllis Bergamo and husband Charles and son Donald Kolibaba and wife Donna, all of Millville. Also surviving are grandchildren Mark Sergiacomi and wife Veronica, Dean Sergiacomi, David Slater and wife Patricia, Pamela Shapiro and husband Greg and Dane and Dana Kolibaba . In addition Phil is survived by 7 great-grand children and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday March 6 at the Barr Funeral Home 2104 East Main Street in Millville. There will be a viewing from 9:30 to 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Many thanks to everyone who appreciated and loved Philomena.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Phil's name to Heartland Hospice, 2111 New Road, Northfield NJ 08225.