Elizabeth Barbara Brisebois, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side.
She was the daughter of the late William T. and Dorothy McLaughlin.

Barbara was a beautiful woman, inside and out, who had empathy for everyone she met. She possessed a sharp business intellect and an even sharper wit. Barbara placed family before anything else right up to her final days.

Barbara grew up in Albany and graduated from Albany High School. She attended Business School in Boston, MA. She was the owner/operator L & B Fish Market on Central Avenue for nearly 20 years before her retirement in 1988.

Barbara was married to Gaston Brisebois on December 2, 1988. They shared a happy life, full of traveling and making great friends at their winter home at the Yacht Haven Marina in Hollywood, Florida. Gaston predeceased Barbara on June 20th, 2015.

Barbara was also predeceased by her dear sister, Dorthea Wade, her cherished grandson, Jarid “Angel” Valenti, and her first husband, Joseph Dominic Zappone.

Barbara is survived by her two children Christine Zappone Futia and Joseph William Zappone. Chris, Joe and their mother shared a bond of love and dedication to each other that will never be broken.
She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Kellie Zappone, who was a 2nd mother in all ways to her as well as her BFF, and her Number #1 son-in-law, Thomas Futia, who referred to Barb lovingly as “ Mother”.
Barbara is also survived by her two loving grandsons, Joseph and Cody Zappone, whom she loved unconditionally with all of her heart.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Schaffer and the staff at Albany Medical Center for their unparralled competent and compassionate care given to Barbara.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 10:00 am at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. Calling hours will be Tuesday, January 5, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service in Memory Gardens.