James W. “Jim” Barry

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, April 5, 1945
Date of Death:
Monday, February 20, 2012
Age:
66 years old

Visitation

Date: Thursday February 23, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Second Visitation

Date: Friday February 24, 2012
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Location: Co-Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist [ view map ]

Funeral Service

Date: Friday February 24, 2012
Time: 10:30 am

Location: Co-Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist [ view map ]

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, April 5, 1945
Date of Death:
Monday, February 20, 2012
Age:
66 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, April 5, 1945
Date of Death:
Monday, February 20, 2012
Age:
66 years old

James W. “Jim” Barry

The funeral Mass for James “Jim” W. Barry will be at 10:30a.m. Friday February 24, 2012 at Church of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon officiating.  A visitation will be held from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home Thursday evening  and from 10:00a.m. to 10:30a.m. at the church on Friday.

Mr. Barry, 66, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday February 20, 2012.

James Willard Barry was born on April 5th, 1945 to R. James and Lee (Mott) Barry in St. Louis, Missouri.  In 1976 he married Mary “Leanne” Minor in Nashua, Iowa.  Jim currently worked at Home Depot in Rochester as a master plumber.  He was a proud member of the Exchange Club and W.N.B.A.  He loved traveling and spending time with his friends and family.  Jim was an avid sports fan.

He is survived by his wife Leanne; his children James Lester Barry of Washington and his daughter Laura L. (Brad) Donovan of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren Taylor and Mason Barry; one sister Linda (Bill) Arendt of Wabasha.  He is preceded in death by his parents and one nephew Christopher Arendt.

Memorials are preferred to the family.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Condolences

The family of James W. “Jim” Barry has received the following condolences.

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Leanne and Family,

I will always have many fond memories of working with Jim at the Depot and of both of you at your home. God will bless you with your own memories of your life with your husband, father etc. It's hard to believe he's gone, but I will surely be praying for your family on this day in particular.

Mike Sagers

LeAnn,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Jen Eickhoff

Leanne and family,

I was shocked and saddened to read about your loss.  Please know my thoughts, prayers, and sympathies are being sent your way.  May you find strength in all your wonderful memories of your husband

Beth

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rhonda Hvitved

 

My condolences and prayers for Jim's close family.  Sorry to hear that he passed.  He was a respected, loved member of the Class of 63 at LHS.  Will miss seeing him at our reunion next year but know that he will be remembered fondly by most of us.

On behalf of my family, including Beth, Kim and Sydney, we send our prayers and sympathy for the death of my cousin Jim.  It came as a surprise to hear of his passing.  Words can not help enough at this time, but we are reminded that during this time of Lent, Jesus taught us that there is victory over death.  We pray you find comfort during this difficult time and we are sorry we will not be there to help celwebrate Jim's life.

I had the pleasure of working with Jim at Home Depot right after it opened. His kindness and willingness to help is still etched in my memory! He was an individual that each of us could take a lesson from in life and the meaning of humanity! He was a great man! RIP Jim!!

Our deepest sypathies to you and your family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffuclt time.

Love,

Gale and Carolyn Larimer

I was saddened to hear of Jim's passing.  It is so difficult to lose a parent and "only" brother.  I will keep all

of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Gentling

Orange Beach, Alabama

I fondly remember many good times and laughs that Jim provided especially in Latin class when Sister Jane Francis would call Jim by any other name but his and he would always answer!!!!

Sad to be losing so many classmates!!! Enjoy the moment!!!

Pat Carroll Rogness

Dear Leanne, Laura, and family -

No words can express how saddened we were to hear about Jim; we still cannot believe it.  Jim had that smile and spark in his eye, and the comments he shared, sometimes just to get a reaction, still make us smile.  He was a wonderful person and we feel fortunate that our paths crossed. Jim will be missed by many; our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy,

Brian & Carol Gorman & family

 

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing, what a shock. Please accept or deepest sympathies and if there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to call.

Remember God acts in strange ways but will never give us more than we can handle.

God Bless

Don & Kathy

Jim was such a big part of our little cul-de-sac and will be missed.  Izzy and I will miss Jim when we take our walks.  Jim always would stop and chat with us on his way home for lunch to take his beloved dog, Jack, out.

We'll be here for you, Leanne!  Hugs to you and your family!

Rich and Carol Best (neighbors)

Dear Leanne, Laura, and family -

All of us have heavy hearts and still cannot believe Jim is gone. We can take solace in knowing where he is now - reunited with his parents. Jim put the "great" in - 'he was a great guy', 'he was a great man', 'he was a great friend'. We will miss his friendly smile and wave whenever we saw him. We will miss his fine sense of humor - yes Leanne, he did have a great sense of humor! We will miss the "neighbor time" on your deck listening to the women talking and birds chirping. Jim touched our hearts and we are all better because of it. We will miss him.

You have our condolences, love and support. We are here to help with whatever, wherever, and whenever you need.

Your friends and neighbors - the Yates

We were very surprised to hear of Jim's death . We will keep him in our prayers and his family. 

We never know what tomorrow will bring . He will be missed by many. You never know who life we have touched. God bless to all .

so very sorry for the lose of Jim---i haven't seen or been in contact with so many of my Lourdes classmates for almost 50yrs now but still remember the good times---I still think back on those good times

Lots of Love to all of Jim's family

Donna C. Crites (my maiden name is Sanders)

Jim was part of a car pool along with John Schad when we were seniors at Lourdes.  We switched drivers/cars each week but we rode together each morning and many afternoons.  I came to know Jim as a super guy and lots of fun.  Each morning/afternoon we were laughing about something and enjoying the companionship.  With both John and Jim now gone, I have a hole in my heart.  My condolences to the family.

Phil Johnson, '63

I did not know him other than we share the same name. Very sorry for your loss. When passing is unexpected, it can be very difficult. My father in law recently passed away. He lived life on his own terms. A kind and gently soul. Your Jim seems to be the same, as a picture can speak a thousand words. Happy memories can help carry away the burden of loss, so be thankful for the blessing of having him for the time you did and of the pleasant times you had together.

Dear Leanne & Family,

We were saddened on hearing about Jim's death.  I haven't seen my H.S. friends except for reunions.  But, it was a treat to see Jim & you again on the P-B China trip.  

 

With sincere sympathy,

 

Gretchen & Bob MacCarty

Leanne-  Please accept our deepest sympathies to you and your family. 

Kamila and Waldemar Wysokinski

I was so sad to hear of your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

I was so sad to hear of your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Leanne-  My deepest sympathies to you and your family.  I was so saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your husband.  Dalene

 

 

Dear Leanne, Laura and family- We are so sorry for your loss of Jim and we are thinking of you at this sad time. Sending you love and peace- Erik, Megan, Eileen and Ian Hanley

Dear Leanne,

I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your husband.  My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. While I realize there are no words to comfort you, I just want you to know that you and your children/grandchildren will be in our thoughts and prayers.  Take care of yourself and may God wrap you in his loving arms to carry you through.

With sincere sympathy

Jo Mattison/vascular lab

Leanne and family,

My deepest condolence on this recent loss of your husband.

Gwen Aligno-Fallarme