Lisa Ann Ferraro Barchetto
August 13, 1964 - November 5, 2026
Lisa Barchetto {nee Ferraro} passed away at the age of 62, peacefully in her home surrounded by family & friends and her cherished fur babies on November 5, 2026 after a long, courageous battle from a rare form of cancer which damaged her heart. Lisa was born on August 13, 1964, to the late Anthony and Helen {nee Pappalardi}. Anthony & Helen moved the family from the Bronx to Hasbrouck Heights, NJ before settling in Paramus, NJ during the early years of 1970’s.
While attending Paramus High School, Lisa attended hairdressing classes at the Satellite School, where she met Michael Barchetto. They dated throughout high school and married when Lisa was 22. Shortly after welcoming their only child, Victoria, Lisa and Michael divorced, and Lisa moved with Victoria to Ramsey, New Jersey.
Lisa started her hairdressing career right after high school. She worked at Total Concept, Wella America, where she tested hair colors, back to cutting at Cherdoré in Ridgewood, NJ where she worked with her longtime friend Doree and her mom Cheryl. Lisa spent the last 20 years of her career working her magic at Allendale Hair Studios where she worked with some of her favorite co-workers and where many of her clients became good friends and family.
In the early years, Lisa volunteered at “Tomorrows Children’s Fund” where she met celebrities such as Kathy Lee Gifford and players of the 1980’s NY Giants football team and their wives. She was a member of Ramsey Unico and a long-time parishioner of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Over the years, Lisa cherished her beautiful Persian/Himalayan cats and Chow Chow dogs. She was also an avid teddy bear collector from childhood. Many of her friends and clients over the years often added special bears to her treasured collection.
Lisa was known for her generosity, love, unwavering support, and joyful laughter. Throughout her battle with cancer, she remained deeply grateful to everyone who supported her.
As a single mother, Lisa worked tirelessly to give Victoria unwavering love and support. Four of Lisa’s proudest and most cherished moments were giving birth to Victoria, watching her graduate from Fordham University with a Master’s degree, celebrating her marriage to the love of her life, Mark and witnessing Victoria grow into a beautiful, strong, brave and wonderful woman she is today.
Although Lisa and Michael lost touch after their divorce, Michael and his wife, Donna, reconnected with Lisa and Victoria these last couple of years. They remained a constant source of support for both Lisa and Victoria.
Lisa is survived by her daughter Victoria and her husband Mark Mikhail, siblings Marie (Tory) Battaglia, John, Patricia (Joseph) Dolcemascolo, her nieces and nephews; Nicholas (Christine), Allyssa, Anthony, John, Agostino, Lorenzo, Alana & Ava Belle. Lisa is also survived by her oldest aunt, Mary Pappalardi, who has been a constant support in so many ways throughout her entire life. Lisa leaves behind best friends Brian Tyrrell and Anthony Bailey and many loving & supporting good friends.
Entombment at Maryrest Cemetery 770 Darlington Ave. Mahwah, NJ.
