Joyce Frances Barry

BARRY, Joyce F. Joyce Frances Barry, 75, of West Haven, beloved wife of Robert H. Barry, loving mother, grandmother, cousin, and friend to so many, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Haven, August 6, 1937, the only child of Frank and Nina Emily Shomett Holland. A graduate of Hillhouse High School, Joyce attended Stone Business Academy and Quinnipiac College. She had been employed for over 25 years with the City of West Haven, first as a Welfare Investigator, and then as a clerk with the Assessor's Office. She enjoyed dancing, playing the piano, fun times at the casino, and rooting for her son's favorite team, the N.Y. Mets. Going out to dinner was another special treat, but above all else, she truly cherished time spent with her beloved family. Besides her husband Robert, Joyce is survived by her children, Carolyn Montz-Bowen, of West Haven, Karen Emily Montz, of Groton, Fred Boyd Montz, of West Haven, and Robert John Barry, his fiance Elaine Wheeler, and her daughter Alina, of Trumbull; two grandsons, Frederick Montz, of East Haven, and Logan Robert Barry of West Haven and Trumbull. She also leaves very dear cousins, "Lucky" Shomett, of West Haven, Susan Marazzi and her husband Ozzi, of West Haven, and their daughters, Jamie and April, and her very dear friend and "sister" for over 30 years, Terri Mclean of West Haven. The funeral will be from Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, 285 Alden Avenue, New Haven, Monday at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Keenan Funeral Home, 238 Elm Street, West Haven, Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Condolences may be expressed online at www.keenanfuneralhome.com.