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Walter Barber Obituary

Walter Eugene Barber

1925-2014 PITTSFIELD Walter Eugene Barber, 88, of 155 South Mountain Road, died Sunday, January 19, 2014, at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Pittsfield on April 13, 1925, a son of Andrew and Anna Carden Barber, he was a 1943 graduate of Dalton High School. He held a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Indiana Technical Institute (1948). He had a real estate broker license from Lee Institute. He attended Berkshire Business School. He served with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945 as a carpenter's mate, 2nd class. He served on the NTC Sampson, NY; USS Joseph E Campbell, and USS Brough. He received the Victory Medal WWII, American Area, Asiatic Pacific, European, African ME (2 stars) and the Purple Heart. Mr. Barber had worked in GE. He was employed by the Shapiro Motors, Inc. as the used car and truck manager for 25 years. Prior to that he worked for Jack Lindsay, Inc. Mr. Barber owned and operated Barber's Package and Convenience Stores in Pittsfield and Lenox until 1985; the Squaw Peak Travel Agency with offices in Dalton, Great Barrington, Lenox, and Pittsfield; and Barber's Realty as a real estate agent and broker in Pittsfield and Cheshire. He had been an active member of the Knights of Columbus, and was a hockey program coach. He enjoyed carpentry and building projects, traveling, vacationing to Cape Cod, and most of all he enjoyed people and spending time with his family. Mr. Barber leaves his wife, the former Ann I. Piekos, whom he married on June 24, 1988, at St. Mary's of the Assumption Church in Cheshire. He is also survived by three children, Brenda Cook of Bradenton, Florida; Brian (and Susan) Barber of Haddonfield, New Jersey; and Bruce (and Tricia) Barber of Shamong, New Jersey; six grandchildren, Ashley Barber of Ben Salem, Penn; Blair Mauger and Bruce Barber of Haddonfield, New Jersey; Sean Barber, Brooke Barber, and Breanna Barber of Shamong, New Jersey; a great granddaughter, Shelby Noel Mauger; three sisters, Jean Barber of Pittsfield, Lillian Larder of Thompson, Georgia; and Claire Ostrander of Lanesborough. He was pre-deceased by three brothers, Andrew Barber, Eugene Barber, and George Barber; and four sisters, Ann Rice, Gloria Barber, Irene Barna, and Joyce Secord. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Walter E. Barber will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 10 a.m. from DERY FUNERAL HOME in Pittsfield with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Cheshire. Burial will be in Cheshire Cemetery in the Spring. Calling hours will be Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at DERY FUNERAL HOME in Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting memorial contributions be made to either the County Ambulance, The Pittsfield Supportive DayAdult Day Care Services, or to the Elder Services of Berkshire County, in care of DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jan. 22, 2014.
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Brenda, Bruce and Brian,
This picture is one that I will always remember your dad being, a happy, go lucky man. It was an honor to call him neighbor. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Judi Robinson

February 7, 2014

I remember Mr. Barber was a Veteran and loved the Lake. I learned to water ski thanks to Walt. He had a great sense of Humor and loved his kids. God's Speed, see you on the other side.
P.J.

Paul Fortin

January 29, 2014

What an accomplished life Mr. Barber led. Bruce and Tricia, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Deaton

January 28, 2014

Dear Brenda,Bruce , Brian And Family, We Are So Sorry To Hear About Your Father, Our Prayers Are With You, Linda,Dennis

Linda,Dennis Melle

January 25, 2014

We will truly miss Walter. He was a good man, and a great neighbor! My boys loved him very much. (((HUGS)))

Chris LaPatin

January 24, 2014

Dear Cousin Ann, I remember meeting Walt shortly after you married and thinking what a sociable, pleasant person he was. Wishing you peace in this new phase of your life. Love, Claudia

Claudia Piekos Scott

January 23, 2014

Dear Ann,
Walter will be missed by all who knew him. With deepest sympathy,
Bill & Carol Keen

January 23, 2014

Brenda, Brian & Bruce, so sorry for your loss. You can see where all of you got your great smile.

Kate Chiorgno

January 23, 2014

Here's to Walter with his great smile and
witty humor. We will miss you......Peace.

Stanley & Louise Knappe

January 23, 2014

To Bruce and Family.... With heavy hearts we send our condolences for the lose of your Father.He is now in a better place.
The Feher Family

blair feher

January 23, 2014

Annie and the Barber family,
Our loss is surely Heaven's gain.

Walt,
So long for now sailor, see you on the other side.
'Uncle Ray'

Ray Fisher

January 22, 2014

Bruce,
Sorry to hear about your father. I met him once when we used to hang out back in the day. He was a very pleasant person.

Bill Haines

January 22, 2014

To Walt's Family: I knew Walt for many,many years. From his time at Shapiro Motors, Lindsay Chevrolet and his Package Store. Walt was very personable,Honest and a good friend. He was my first choice when buying a new car--and I bought quite a few from him. God bless the family.Richard SukelBoca Raton, Fl.

Richard Sukel

January 22, 2014

So sorry to hear of Walts passing. I remember him from many years ago when I lived in Pittsfield. He was a great guy. May he rest in peace.

Kathy (Truden) Brassard

January 22, 2014

To the Barber family,My condolences.I used to socialize and hunt with Walt when we were apprentices at GE ,and I was in the NG with Eugene.

Paul Deame

January 22, 2014

Ann and Family,
May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

MaryAnn Knappe

January 22, 2014

Brenda,Brian and Bruce...so sorry to read about Walt's passing. He was a great and very compassionate man , always up beat. I remember the great times spending each summer on Pontosic Lake water sking,swimming,fishing and cooking out. I can still hear Walt calling "Donnie" whenever he wanted my Dad for something. Hope you all are doing well. Walter RIP

PJ Murphy

January 22, 2014

Dear Brenda and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jim & Terry Boland

January 22, 2014

Brenda, Brian, Bruce, family, and friends,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mark Bruno

January 22, 2014

To the Barber family, my sincere condolences on the death of your Dad. Walt was one of a kind and always had a smile on his face!!! He has a wonderful family to be very proud of. Thinking of you all!!

Cathy Marquis

January 22, 2014

Brenda,Brian,Bruce,& family, I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I have such great memories of the good times that I had with all of you, & that your Dad always made me feel welcome in your home. My deepest condolences to you & your family. Debbie(Almstead)Galvagni

January 22, 2014

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