Sherrie A Netusil-Barta

Sherrie Netusil-Barta of Jamesport died January 6th, 2022 at the Kanas Center in Quiogue. She was 63 years old. Born in Freeport on May 24,1958, she was the daughter of I.John and Josephine (Maida) Castellano. Sherrie graduated in 1976 from Rocky Point High School, later completing an Associates degree in Fine Art at Suffolk County Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree from Hofstra University. She married Robert Barta on September 23, 1990 at Beach United Methodist Church in Westhampton Beach. She worked and exhibited independently as a ceramicist, photographer, jeweler and silversmith in addition to work as an art instructor both at Dowling College and for Islip Arts Council as well as seasonal work for the US Department of Agriculture in Westhampton Beach. On December 31st of 1996, Sherrie was diagnosed with a malignant 5-node brain tumor and soon began participating and speaking at cancer fund-raising events, In 2002, she volunteered at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall documenting, restoring, preserving and reviving all of the stenciled detail paint work in the historic opera house. During that time Mrs. Barta salvaged and preserved fragments removed during the buildings renovation, using them to create art works which are now part of the Music Halls permanent collection. She served as a board member at the Vail-Leavitt from 2004 until her death. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, and enjoying music (especially the Beatles, the Louis Armstrong/Ella Fitzgerald duets and most classic jazz). In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Samantha (Josh) Allen and Daniel(Danielle)Netusil and her sisters Joanne(Vincent) Sparacino and Carol (Peter) King. She is also survived by her two beloved grandchildren, Natalie and Nicholas and many nieces and nephews. Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead assisted the family. A gathering and celebration in Sherrie's memory will be held at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall at a future date to be announced. Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice, PO Box 1048, westhampton Beach, NY 11978-7048