James A. Barry, Jr., 90, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Lois Hannon Barry for 59 years until her passing on April 15th, 2013. Jim was born in Hamden on January 24, 1923; son of the late James A. Barry, Sr and Agnes V. Picagli Barry; served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during WW II having received two Purple Hearts; had worked for International Silver, Winchester’s Repeating Arms, United Nuclear for many years, U.S.Sugical and at the same time he and his late wife owned and operated the former North Haven Package Store until retirement. Jim was a fifty-two year member and Past President of the Northeast Volunteer Fire Association; Past President and Judge of the CT Parade Marshall’s Association; a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus-Carmel Council, Hamden; member of the North Haven Tomahawk Club; a very active parishioner at St. Frances Cabrini Church where he was a member and past President of its Men’s club, he also ran many of the church’s activities such as the Father Lyddy Golf Tourment, the Italian Dinners and Tuesday night bingo at Zandri’s Stillwood Inn which he did until the week before his passing. Jim was a member of the American Legion, Murray/Reynolds Post #76, the V.F.W. , the D.A.V. ; enjoyed golfing and his many bus trips to the casino. Beloved father of Pamela Barry Maher, James A. Barry III both of North Haven, Thomas H. Barry of Guilford and Lisa Barry Gentile of North Haven. Father-in-law to his special son-in-law James G. Gentile of North Haven and his special daughter-in-law Margaret A. Barry of Scotia, NY. Grandfather of Joseph James Maher, Sean Thomas Barry and Barry James Gentile. Predeceased by his sister Madelyn B. Carangelo. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You†to Jim’s dear friend Bill Teuber of Northford who was always there to bring Jim to his many activities.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Wednesday morning at 10:30. A mass of Christian burial will follow in St. Frances Cabrini Church at 11:00 am. Interment with full military honors will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park. The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Frances Cabrini Church Parish Development Fund, 6 Welch Rd., North Haven, CT 06473.
Jim was a great man, his memory will live on with all his past acts of kindness and caring. With deepest sympathy to his family.
Dear Lisa, Jim, and Barry, We are so so sorry for your loss. We did not know your Mom had passed just two weeks ago. When I did not see her in the hospital I thought she went home. We don’t get the paper. When I was at church last night Fr. Meehan mentioned your Dad had passed and we said a prayer.We lite a candle for your family. There are no words to make it all better, but we hope you find some peace in all the prayers and wonderful thoughts of your parents. They were great people. With much Love and Faith, from the Barraco Family and Junior
Jimmy and my father are great friends, they have both passed, but both had extremely high values and loved there wife and children! Althought cantankerious, both love live to the fullest… God bless them forever!!! Love” BIG “W”!
Pam I’m very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Barry family. Your Mom and Dad were two beautiful people. They will be missed by all who knew them. Please accept our deepest sympathies. With much love and blessings, Ed, Laura, Brianna and Chelsea
Sorry for your loss. Your Dad was one of the nicest men I ever meet. He surely will be missed. Ralph and I are out town for a wedding so we are unable to attend his services. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
To Pam, Jamie, Tom and Lisa, I would like to express my sympathy at the loss of your Mom and Dad. I have fond memories of your parents and family growing up and it always brought a smile if I drove through the old neighborhood and saw that your parents were still there. They both were upstanding individuals who gave back to their community.