Barbara Collura

Barbara Ann Collura, known to us all as Barbara, was born on the 2nd of October, 1944 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She embarked on her final journey on the 20th of May, 2026. Barbara, a lifelong resident of Jamesburg, New Jersey, was known for her adventurous spirit.

A dedicated Registered Nurse, Barbara spent her career in the healthcare industry, working at FMC Corp in Plainsboro, New Jersey. She retired in 2017. After retirement, Barbara’s adventurous spirit truly flourished. She found joy in exploring new places, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. Her love for adventure was infectious, inspiring everyone around her to embrace life and its myriad of experiences.

Barbara is survived by her brothers, Vincent Collura and Peter Collura Sr and his wife Joyce, her niece Nicole Magliarditi, her nephews Ryan Collura, Peter Collura Jr and many great nieces and nephews, that she lovingly called the “ The Kids “. She was predeceased by her father, Peter Collura, her mother Rose Collura Varga and her sister Sandra Collura. Barbara's family remembers her as a pillar of strength, a beacon of optimism, and a force of nature that brought joy to their lives.

A visitation will be held for Barbara on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Lester Memorial Home, located at 16 West Church Street, Jamesburg, New Jersey, 08831. A Funeral Mass will follow on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. James the Less Church, located at 36 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg, New Jersey, 08831.
Live Stream funeral mass link-https://vimeo.com/event/47678/embed
Interment will immediately follow at Holy Cross Burial Park, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ.

Please visit Barbara's memorial page to share memories and photos that celebrate her adventurous life. Her family welcomes your stories and pictures as they remember their beloved sister and friend.