CYNTHIA LEE SELVAGGIO (nee Barry) age 70; loving mother of Katie Alabsi, Brent, and Brandon (Karina Baker); devoted grandmother of Jameson, Joshua, and Kalid Alabsi, Chelsea Baker, Alexandra, Brandon, and Brianne Selvaggio; dearest mother-in-law of Waleed Alabsi; cherished daughter of the late Frank and Adeline Barry; dearest sister of Denver Barry; beloved aunt of Kimmy, Tracy, Frank, Sarah, Bonnie, and Jordan Barry, and great-aunt of many; Cindy joins her beloved dogs Red and Molly at the Rainbow Bridge.
Cindy was born on April 23, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri and was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Brush High School in 1971. Raising her children was most of her adult life, yet she also spent a few years in real estate. She loved reading, taking care of her dogs and cats, playing the piano, and learning Reiki. Her greatest enjoyment in life was caring for her children and grandchildren and her fur-babies. She especially enjoyed making sure her grandchildren all made lessons and helping with homework. Cindy enjoyed being together with family for the holidays and was talented at guiding her children with instructions. Her family remembers her as highly intelligent, eccentric, outspoken and stubborn at times, always creative and artistic, willing to help, and the truest ‘female boss.’ Cindy will be missed by those that genuinely cared for her.
Mass of Christian Burial Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11 AM at Divine Word Catholic Church, 8100 Eagle Rd., Kirtland. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Cindy at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) THURSDAY 5-8 PM. Online obituary, guestbook, & order flowers at www.DeJohnCares.com
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Rhonda Hovan
I’m so glad that Cindy and I reconnected in recent years. We were best friends for our first 15 years, and had a chance to share laughter and memories of the way were were. Only she and I know for sure that some of those wild stories were true!
Harlow family
I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything we are here for you. God Bless You And Your Family.
Frank Santa
Wherever you go, there you are…
Brett, Jason, and Gary Baker
It is with great surprise and sorrow to learn that Cindy has passed. I only knew her briefly, but she was a very kind, warm, and jovial lady to be around. Although we, the Baker family, cannot be there physically to support the Selvaggio family on this sad day, we offer it in spirit and in prayer that she is in a better, brighter place. We will provide whatever aid that we can forward from such a tremendous loss.