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EDWARD T. "EDDIE" BARRY

1919 - 2016

BORN

1919

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Eaton Funeral Home

1351 Highland Avenue

Needham, Massachusetts

EDWARD BARRY Obituary

BARRY, Edward T., "Eddie" 96, of Needham, February 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Patricia (Donovan) and the late Lucille (Steadman) Barry. Father of Jacqueline A. Donovan and her late husband Vincent of Needham, Edward T. Barry, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Needham and Michelle L. Sullivan and her husband Sean of Littleton. Step father of Christine Lyons, John Lyons and Mary Lyons all of Belmont and Patsy Lyons of Candia, NH. Preceded in death by his grandson Edward T. Barry III, Eddie is survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave NEEDHAM, on Thursday, February 18 at 9:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-7PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations in Ed's name may be made to the Edward T. Barry Ice Rink, UMass Boston Athletic Department, 100 Morrissey BLVD., Boston MA 02125. US Coast Guard World War II Veteran. Former player for the Boston Bruins from 1946-47 and the Boston Olympics of the EHL. Head coach of the Boston State College Hockey Team from 1962- 1982. And former ECAC and NCAA hockey official for 15 years. Member and 12 time club champion at Charles River Country Club. Founding partner of Barry and Farrell Insurance Agency in Needham. For full obit, directions or to share a memory of Eddie please visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 14 to Feb. 17, 2016.

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Tom Tribuna

September 5, 2017

Hi Skip
I just came across your Dad's obituary. I wanted to pass along my condolences to you and your family. He was quite an accomplished individual. I have memories of seeing and speaking with him often when I worked behind your office with George.
Best wishes Skip,
Tom Tribuna

joseph and nina sullivan

February 16, 2016

we are sad to hear of mr.barry's passing. he was a great person always said hello and asked how the family was. he was a fixture at charles river a true gentlemen and a fine ambassador for the game of golf.

Bob Barry

March 12, 2016

Skip - Just saw this note of your dad's passing. He was a great man. I always enjoyed being around him whether it was at Charles River or when he was coaching or reffing with my dad.
Please accept and share my condolences with the rest of your family.

Bob Barry

Herb Anderson

February 23, 2016

To Eddie's Family: Please accept my thoughts of sympathy for your loss. I was unable to make the services as I am in rehab after hip surgery. Eddie was a great friend.
Herb Anderson, East Dennis, MA

February 20, 2016

Mr Barry, you were a great part of my life, simply because you gave my dad wonderful memories of the Warriors and myself
you accommodated him, for some long bus trips ,which was extra special
you are a great man for all reasons

RIP

Mike Hooper

roert crocker

February 19, 2016

I FIRST MET EDDIE WHEN I COACHED THE FRESHMEN HOCKEY TEAM AT B.U.IN 1954, HE WAS A GREAT PERSON, ATHLETE AND FRIEND,HE WAS A GOOD MAN WHO ALWAYS HAD TIME FOR HIS ASSOCIATES, OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE BARRY FAMILY, AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH OUR BLESSED LORD AND SAVIOR UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, GOODBYE FOR NOW MY FRIEND

February 17, 2016

Eddie was a remarkable guy, tough and talented, probably the best athlete ever from Northeastern, a hockey player good enough to compete for the Bruins when there was only a handful of Americans in the NHL., and a superb golfer as his 12 Charles River championships attest. It's regrettable so few people nowadays don't realize was an exceptional man he was.

February 17, 2016

Always remember Mr.Barry as a fair and decent hockey referee . A good guy

February 16, 2016

Thinking of you spat sad your family . God bless.
Pam Duffy

Sandra Colman

February 16, 2016

Dear Aunt Pat, Mickie, Jackie, Skippy, Christine, Jack, Mary and Pats,

I loved Eddie, I think all the cousins did. He lived a good long life and left a proud legacy. Thinking of him will always bring smiles. I am sad at his passing but happy that I knew him. God Bless Eddie and all of you. x

Brian Egan

February 16, 2016

Dear Patty and Skip,

So sorry to hear of Eddie's passing, he was a wonderful man. My Dad had a great relationship with Eddie over the years. I remember telling Patty at my Dad's surprise 75th B-Day Party in 1993 about caddying for you and Eddie in the 1970 Winchester CC Father and Son Tourney.

Eddie insisted on hitting a 2 iron, and I insisted he hit a 3 wood. I told him you know Charles Riveer, I know Winchester, hit what I am telling you to hit. He did and put the 3 wood 4 ft for a birdie, and you won the event that year with me as your caddie.

I still remember him smoking the 9 inch cigars that he never took out of his mouth when he swung. That amazed me as much as his great golf skills. 12 time Charles River Champ is impressive.

More important, Eddie was a champion in life for 96 years.

God bless the Barry Family,

Brian Egan and Family

February 15, 2016

My prayers and sympathy to Pat and the Barry & Lyons Families for their loss of Eddie.
-John Donovan

Mike Wortis

February 15, 2016

Rip Eddie you were a good man and a great competitor God bless mike Wortis PGA

February 15, 2016

February 15, 2016

Dear Family, please accept my condolences. The promise stated at John5:28&28 has brought much comfort to those who have lost a loved one. It can lif your heart as well.

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