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Jay Barrett Obituary

Barrett, Jay Jr. Entered into Eternal Life on December 27, 2010, at the age of 82. Longtime resident of Milwaukee. Beloved husband for 33 years of Peggy Barrett (nee Maloney). Loving father of Candy Barrett Timm, Shannon (Marie) Barrett, Kitty (Scott) Bilgo, Kim (Jim) Wallner and Philip Stock, Jr. Proud grandfather of Kaley Timm, Taylor and Brennan Barrett, Adrienne and Morgan Wallner. Brother of the late Betsy Keuhn and Mary Jeanne O'Leary. Dear uncle of Terry (Dr. Michael) Fetherston, Jamie (Meg) Kuehn, Patty (Rick) Cohen, Julie (Marty) Frinzi, Jerry (Molly) O'Leary, Jr., Kevin (Tara) O'Leary and Kitty (Chris) Nasvaderani, and of the late Dr. Don (Amy) Kuehn and Dr. Rick Kuehn. Further survived by other relatives and many good friends. Jay was a longtime Milwaukee Real Estate Developer. He was a member of Ozaukee Country Club and Ironwood Palm Desert Country Club. He loved to travel especially with Peggy in Las Vegas, was always up for a good round of golf and spending time at his beloved Elkhart Lake. Jay had a true love for family; he enjoyed family gatherings with children and grandchildren and was always there for them. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all whose lives he touched. The family would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Dr. Mike Fetherston for his love and care for Jay. Visitation will take place on Friday, December 31, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, at St. Monica Catholic Church, 160 East Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Family will also greet friends at a reception following the Mass. Interment will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jay's name may be made to Marquette University High School, 3401 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53208.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30, 2010.

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Catherine and Chris (Catalane)-Bury

January 19, 2011

Dear Peggy and Barrett family,
I just learned today about Jay's passing and I am so sorry and so very sad. What a funny man! I loved seeing him at Elkhart Lake, at Sharpes. Each time I saw him he made me double over in laughter. A devish Irishman he was, with a wonderful sense of humor. I will fondly remember the last time he rode up to our front door at Sharpe's just last summer on his golf cart, and as he drove away, he made an hysterically funny comment. Chris and I laughed and laughed! He will be dearly missed. He was always so nice to me whenever I saw him. I got a huge kick out of him, and I am so sorry for all of you. What a loss!

Norman Reed

January 7, 2011

We miss Jay here at Ironwood Country Club. His smile, friendly greetings and ,of course, his fancy automobiles.

Mary Sue Kranstover

December 31, 2010

Dear Barrett clan, I am so sorry to hear about Jay. I have lots of fun memories of him and all of you growing up on Fox Dale and Elkhart. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Mary Sue Kranstover

December 31, 2010

Dear Peggy and Family, I have so many funny and wonderful memories of Jay. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Tracy Aiken

Kitty Nasvaderani

December 30, 2010

"Aunt Peggy, I'm sorry for your loss". Growing up my mom always told the story of how Uncle Jay would take Spoofer each week & buy him his own vanilla ice cream cone. The thought of this often made me smile!

Scott Bilgo

December 29, 2010

Jay was my friend and I will miss him.

Brad Bilgo

December 29, 2010

To all of the Barrett family and my deepest fondness for Jay. I was always greeted by Jay with a strong handshake and smiling face. Only a week ago I shared a hamburger with him at his home and listened to him tell how much he loved his Peg and how proud he was of his family. I shook his hand when leaving and we laughed. I'll miss him, what a great guy! Love Brad Bilgo and Family

December 29, 2010

Dear Peggy,
We were so sorry to learn of Jay's death. Please accept our condolences and know you are in our prayers. Pat(Molly's mom) and Pete Weingart.

December 29, 2010

PEG WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WE DID NOT KNOW JAY WAS SICK. KIDS I KNOW YOU WILL MISS YOUR DAD BUT JUST KNOW THAT HE IS AT PEACE WITH THE LORD OR GOD. BLESS ALL OF YOU. AUDREY & ED WHITE

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