Carl Barberi
July 30, 2013
Carl, passed Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Services will be handled by Marshall Funeral Home in Greenville, Michigan. Visitation will be Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m. Please join us at 7 p.m. for sharing by family and friends -all are invited to participate. Visitation will also be on Friday, August 2, 2013 from 2 to 4 pm. The funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Greenville, with Viewing one hour prior at the church.
Carl is survived by many family members and friends, perhaps too many to name because all who knew him became his friend. His wife of 35 years (August 4, 2013) is Alison Croucher Barberi; and their children, Andria and Joel Barberi. He was so pleased that their spouses, DJ Pollert and Nicolette Barberi, became such wonderful additions to the family. Other surviving immediate relatives include: his brother, Joe Barberi (Barbara) in the Barberi family's hometown of Mt. Pleasant and Mariann Gonsior (Stanley) of Midland, MI. He was a special uncle to his nieces and nephews and in the last month was blessed with two great nephews. His mother, Catherine Barberi, recently passed away joining his late father, Carlo Barberi, on their wedding anniversary. Carl was so loved by Alison's family. His ways will be remembered at many of the future Happy Hours on the deck at his beloved Higgins Lake. He was also predeceased by his father-in-law, Dick Croucher and other dear relatives. Other close family members who share in our sorrow include: his aunt, Frances from Lowell, Massachusetts; and dear cousins and their spouses from the East Coast and the Detroit area.
After graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School, Carl and his longtime friend, Bob Elmore, joined the Navy. While serving their Country during the Vietnam War, both made "Navy buddies", who in recent years were reunited to share great stories. Upon returning home from the Navy, Carl attended college at Central Michigan University, where he met his future wife, Alison. While attending CMU, Carl's work ethic was enforced while employed at Elmore's Furniture in Mt. Pleasant. After graduating from CMU, Carl was blessed to have had a great career in education, following in his father's footsteps. His impact was felt as a teacher at Rosebush Elementary (Mt. Pleasant Public Schools), then as Assistant Principal at Greenville Middle School, as Principal at Cedar Crest Elementary (his true love), and then retiring as Assistant Superintendent with the Greenville Public School system. Along the way, Carl earned his Master's Degree and Specialist's Degree in Education. His love for the Greenville community was made possible when Dick Laurent hired him to be his Assistant Principal exactly 35 years ago. After his retirement, he worked with his brother's law firm in Mt. Pleasant for almost seven years before learning of his cancer.
Carl always had time to visit and had an uncanny knack to recall names even years later. Everyone was his friend and he cared very much for all he met. His family is overwhelmed by the impact he made on his friends, former students, and of course, other family members. He was unique in bringing people together, a peacemaker, and always made people feel that they are the most important.
Carl had hobbies, but his focus was always on people, and especially, kids. Because of his love and concern that all children have the best opportunities in education, memorial donations will be appreciated for the new Carl Barberi Caring for Kids endowment fund at the Greenville Area Community Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the Marshall Funeral Home, or gifts can be mailed to GACF, 101 N. Lafayette, Greenville, MI 48838 and write Barberi memorial on the memo line.
But being the best you can be, being a friend to those in need and making the most of each day, would be a lasting memorial in his honor as well.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Carl was part of what made Greenville a great place to live.
Frances Hull
Teacher
April 15, 2021
We missed Carl so much at the 50 year reunion!!!❤
Sue Forrest
Classmate
July 26, 2019
Hello we all loved Carl barbri. I was Carl family friend . He was a true friend because he was always nice caring and gentle. Allison bribed in 2013. I will miss him a ton. He will be a friend in are hearts. Andria and Joel barbri will always miss him. Other family for ends like me,mike,Richard,Gaberila,Jacob,Amy and all the other family friends were super sad and will miss you. Carl left us way to soon. He will be missed and I will never ever forget him ever.
Maria Laurent
Friend
November 15, 2016
Maria Lauren
Friend
November 15, 2016
Anna st. that was for my father & Carl & a lot of their friends growing up...
jill sutton
October 14, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss, my father Tom Sutton is going to be very crushed when I tell him. I know the two of them had a lot of wonderful times together on Mulberrry St., and in school and out of school too! I met Carl myself with my young daughter Andrea in maybe 1988 or early 1989 on Mulberry St, he was wonderful and very kind, we clicked like he and my father did that day... I"m very sorry for your loss. I wish my father would of been in contact with him, I know he thought of him often...
jill sutton
October 12, 2013
Sue Labelle Forrest
September 2, 2013
So very sorry to hear of Carl's passing. Carl was an amazing guy who always made those he knew feel so special.
There were many funny HS stories such as the SR pranks, of which Carl was a part! A great guy for sure!
God's Blessings and prayers for you all at such a difficult time... Our loss here on earth, but Heaven's gain for sure!
Linda Heydenburg Williamson
August 22, 2013
RIP Carl, I am sure there is a baseball team for you to join in heaven.
Tom Endres
August 5, 2013
Alison, Andria, Joel, and Barberi family...The Wickham/Drake family is so saddened to learn of Carl's passing. He will always be remembered as one of the first to greet us with a warm, genuine, smile when we moved to Greenville, and our children enrolled at Cedar Crest. His smile, sense of humor, acceptance of all, and genuine concern for all children will never be forgotten! We feel blessed to know Carl. Please know that our prayers, and deepest sympathy are with you all. We wish we were there to hug you all in person. Rest in peace, Carl! Cindy, Bob, Kelly, Jeff, and David.
August 4, 2013
RIP Sir and condolences to the family.
August 4, 2013
Joe and Marriane, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Carl. Sending you both a hug. I have such great memories of your family. Kay Knight Wantland
August 3, 2013
I send my heartfelt condolences to Carl's family, especially Allison, Mary Ann, and Joe. I've worked under many principals in my years in education, but Carl was the best. He was truly a visionary and knew how to lead and encourage his staff. The students loved him. The world is a little bit dimmer place without Carl.
Loretta Chamberlain Palmer
August 2, 2013
I was crushed to read of the passing of my long time friend Carl. I will miss keeping up on FB. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
RIP my friend.
Jim Veit
August 2, 2013
I have very fond memories of Carl from when we were children. There is one that is quite vivid. Carl had obtained a box from a refrigerator and we buried it to make an underground fort. He was my friend despite the fact I was younger than Carl.
Although I have not had contact for at least 40 years, I'm sure he was a real 'people person'.
My condolences to his family, including his brother Joe.
Jim Hood
August 2, 2013
So sorry to hear about Carl, super nice person!!
Betty
Betty As
August 1, 2013
I am so sadden to read about the passing of Carl. Carl was a friend, classmate for years, and a fellow Veteran. One of the nicest guys I ever met. RIP Carl! Prayers for the family. Nels
Nels Larsen
August 1, 2013
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