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Barry Scott Dattel
1958 - 2016
Barry Scott Dattel
1958 - 2016
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BORN
1958
DIED
2016
Barry Dattel Obituary
AGE: 58 •
Barry Scott Dattel, 58, died suddenly at the Lily Yip Table Tennis Center, Dunellen, on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Born November 29, 1958, in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of Benjamin Dattel and Elayne Mohr. He earned his bachelor's degree from Kean University. He had resided in Warren since 1997. Barry was a director and owner of the Lily Yip Table Tennis Center for the past 6 years and was renowned in the sport of table tennis. He was a lifetime member of USA Table Tennis and a certified coach by the International Table Tennis Federation. He won a bronze medal at the Maccabiah Games, numerous US National Table Tennis titles, and, most recently, the US Open Over-50 Table Tennis Championships. As a coach, he helped develop many young table tennis athletes into US National Team members, including his stepson and stepdaughter. While attending college, he was the NJ Collegiate Tennis Champion. Barry was predeceased by his father. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Lily Yip; his stepson, Adam Hugh of Piscataway; his stepdaughter, Judy Hugh of Warren; his mother, Elayne Jablons of Boynton Beach, FL, and his brother, Jay Dattel of Rehoboth, MA.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon Thursday, January 5, at the Zarephath Ministry Center, Zarephath. Cremation will be private. Friends will be received at Zarephath Life Center, 4:30 - 8:30 P.M. Wednesday, and the Ministry Center, Thursday, from 11:00 A.M. until the funeral service at noon. Arrangements are by Hagan - Chamberlain Funeral Home, Bound Brook.
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Gary Scilla (aka Head)
June 1, 2022
R.I.P. Barry Dattel
DAVID HAWKINS
March 3, 2017
Thank you Barry and Lily. Missed but not forgotten.
We are always inspired by your commitment to friendship.
David Hawkins
January 12, 2017
Will miss you Barry. So sorry for Lily, Adam and Judy. Hope you find strength.
Gautam
Bryan Shangguan
January 5, 2017
Dear Lily, Adam and Judy,
I am so sorry to hear the sudden passing of Barry. I hope you all are well. He was a great coach.
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Bryan Shangguan
January 5, 2017
Dear Lily, Adam, and Judy,
I am so sorry for your loss and what the sudden passing of Barry. I hope you all are well. He was a great coach.
Shaobo Zhu
January 4, 2017
Dear Lily, Adam and Judy
Our deepest condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
Shaobo and family
Ken Trinh
January 4, 2017
Dear Lily, Adam, and Judy, I am very sorry for your loss and still in shock of the sudden passing of Barry.
There is no way we can run the 2005 West Covina Table Tennis Tournament with over 300 players without Barry in charge of the control desk!
Table tennis world will miss a big time contributor in the sport!
Frank Sexton
January 4, 2017
Dear Lily, Adam, and Judy,
I am very sorry for your loss.
As a contemporary of Barry I always respected his commitment to the great sort of table tennis and he was a good person as well. RIP, Barry
Carlos Estrada Sr.
January 4, 2017
My sincere condolences to Lily and family
Caron and Marvin Leff
January 3, 2017
Dear Lily, Adam, and Judy:
It is with a very heavy heart that Caron and I send our sincere
condolences for the passing of Barry, great husband and father
and of course extraordinary Table Tennis Player and Coach. He
will be missed by all who knew him. May God give your family
the strength to deal with this tragedy losing someone so near and
dear to your hearts. May the wind always be at your back.
Sincerely,
Marv and Caron Leff
Jennifer Johnson
January 3, 2017
I am still in shock at the sudden passing of Barry. From the first time I met Barry it was all about table tennis. Then when he got married it was first his family and then table tennis. I will always remember him (and Lily) at the 1994 Olympic Festival in Saint Louis. That was when I met the funny and fun filled Barry. He was an icon for table tennis. My condolences to Lily, Adam, Judy, family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Johnson and Family
Jennifer Johnson
January 3, 2017
I am still in shock at the sudden passing of Barry. From the first time I met Barry it was all about table tennis. Then when he got married it was first his family and then table tennis. I will always remember him (and Lily) at the 1994 Olympic Festival in Saint Louis. That was when I met the funny and fun filled Barry. He was an icon for table tennis. My condolences to Lily, Adam, Judy, family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Johnson and Family
January 3, 2017
To Lily,Judy&Adam,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your friends at this terrible loss.May the God of all mercies comfort you in your sorrow.My last conversation with him was about our fathers.I knew he adored you all.
God bless!
Chris Williams
Joe Ogilvie
January 3, 2017
Got to hit with Barry at the club -
Really enjoyed seeing him at the
Tournaments - he was very generous
With his coaching - a great player - great
Coach and great friend to table tennis -
I will mis him - Joe Ogilvie
Edward Ko
January 3, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Lily, Adam, and Judy at this sad time. May he rest in peace.
-Edward Ko-
January 3, 2017
To Lily, Adam, and Judy
I am so saddened by the news of Barry's passing. He was a great friend, and I know how much you all will miss him. I hope to see you all in the near future. I will miss Barry, and I'm glad I knew him.
Sincerely,
David Stout
January 3, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
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