Obituary of Roberta Helen Bamberg

Roberta Helen (McCabe) Bamberg, a woman who opened her home and heart to her children, foster children and friends, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, March 19, 2014. The beloved wife of the late Charles Bamberg she was 74 years old. Roberta was born in Waltham. She was one of three daughters born to the late Robert and Dorothy McCabe. She was raised and educated in Reading, graduated from Reading High School and went on to obtain a degree in Nursing. She worked as a nurse at the Choate Hospital until she had children. Then, she chose to remain home and run her own day care center and opened her home and heart to children without a home. She then worked in the cafeteria at Memorial and Francis Wyman Schools while at the same time working 2 days a week at Shaws Supermarket in Burlington. Roberta was still working at Shaws at the time of her death. Roberta was a bundle of energy. She was very involved in the FISH Program. At Tower Hill, she served as Vice President for the tenants association, helped organize socials, and enjoyed playing Bingo and cards with her many friends. Roberta enjoyed crocheting, playing a good game of wist, working on puzzles and watching mystery shows on television. Sebago Lake was a favorite vacation destination for Roberta and her family. She made simple occasions seem special, like picnics at Simonds Park, ice cream at Kimball’s, feeding the ducks, or going out to lunch. Roberta was filled with love and kindness. Even after the passing of her husband and on a limited income, Roberta opened her home to foster children in need of a loving and caring home. Being a foster parent was not enough for Roberta, she knew those children needed a permanent home with a stable and loving parent, so she adopted 4 of her foster children. She was more concerned showering them with love than her own material possessions. Her kindness was not limited to her family, but all those whom she touched during her lifetime. Roberta will be remembered for her love of family, children and her spirit of generosity. Roberta was the beloved wife of the late Charles Bamberg. She was the loving mother of Julie Stobo & her husband David of Medford, Suzanne Romano & her husband Louis Romano,III of Burlington, Annemarie of Burlington, Renee of Lowell and David of Lowell. She was the sister of Helen Engdahl & her husband John of Wilmington and Frannie Scalisi of Melrose. She was the proud grandmother of Olivia Stobo, Samantha & Emily Romano, Leah Petersen and Isabella Bamberg. Visiting hours will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., Burlington (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Sunday, March 23 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Concluding with Funeral Services at 1:30 p.m. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers Memorials in Roberta’s name may be made to the Tower Hill Tenant Association, 15 Birchcrest St., Burlington, MA 01803.