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KELVY
BARRY G., suddenly on May 4, 2006 of Ambler. Son of the late George and Judith (nee Fredericks) Kelvy and brother of Karen Stel, Diane Kelvy, David Kelvy, Laura Latta and Allen Kelvy. Relatives and friends may call after 12 Noon Saturday at ANTON B. URBAN FUNERAL HOME, 1111 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler PA. Memorial Service 1 P.M. Interment Private. Remembrances to American Diabetes Assoc., 1 Plymouth Meeting- Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting PA 19462.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on May 6, 2006.

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Tammy

September 26, 2024

Barry!
You are still thought of all the time.
We will never forget you!
Love Tammy

Val Lutz

September 25, 2024

Happy Birthday, Bar. Thinking of you this week and always. Happy 59th Birthday in heaven.

lots...
me2

Val Lutz

May 3, 2024

Thinking of you, Bar, today and always. We love you and miss you.

lots...
me2

Tammy

September 25, 2023

Happy Birthday Barry! You are thought of a lot by the people that love and miss you.
17 years has gone by. We will always think of you. Tammy from diabetes chatroom

Val

September 24, 2023

Thinking of you on your 58th birthday, Barry. Happy Birthday in Heaven.

Lots...
me2

Val

May 4, 2023

So hard to believe that it´s been 17 years, Bar. Thinking of you today, all this week, and always.

lots...
me2

Tammy Quon

September 26, 2019

Happy Birthday Barry in heaven

Sassylynnie

September 25, 2019

Happy Birthday In heaven Barry ❤

Val Lutz

September 24, 2019

Thinking of you today, Bar. Happy 54th Birthday!

lots...
me2

Val Lutz

September 24, 2018

Thinking of you on your birthday, Bar. You're still very much missed by all. I know that you're having a great time and playing lots of good music for everyone up there! Happy Birthday! lots...

Tammy

May 5, 2018

Barry I am so glad to see that Val has kept your page open!
The chat room hasn't existed for many years and most of us have gone
to social media for contacting our friends/family.
I know you would have liked that! I know that you are having a great time in Heaven. You are thought of by many!
See you soon!

Val Lutz

May 4, 2018

So hard to believe that it's been 12 years, Bar. Thinking about you today...still very much missed by all.

lots...

Val Lutz

September 25, 2017

Thinking of you on your 52nd birthday yesterday, Bar. Sorry that I missed posting on the day a few times, but always remember it.

May 4, 2017

11 years. Thinking of you today, Bar.

lots...

Tammy Quon

May 23, 2016

Hey Barry,
Stopping by to say that I have been thinking of you.
I know that you are happy and healthy and I am so glad!
Friend from diabetes chat room from 10 years ago.
Tammy .

Val Lutz

May 4, 2016

Barry - So hard to believe that it's been 10 years. You're missed by all of us.

September 26, 2015

happy b-day old friend, i miss you and our chess games

phil

Valerie Lutz

September 24, 2015

Happy 50th Birthday, Bar.

love...lots
me2

Valerie-Anne Lutz

September 24, 2014

Happy 49th Birthday, Bar!

love...lots
me2

Valerie-Anne Lutz

September 24, 2013

Thinking of you on your 48th birthday. Happy Birthday, Bar.

love...lots
me2

May 5, 2013

thinking about you friend, miss our chess games, miss you

May 4, 2013

Barry,

Thinking of you today, seven years later. Still very much in everyone's thoughts & hearts. Not a day goes by.

love...lots
me2

Valerie-Anne Lutz

September 24, 2012

Happy Birthday, Bar! Thinking of you today on your 47th. You're still very much loved and missed by all...not a day goes by.

love...lots
me2

Val Lutz

May 4, 2012

Bar,

Thinking of you today. It's hard to believe that it's been six years. You're still very much in everyone's thoughts and hearts.

love...lots
me2

Justine Capt

September 27, 2011

Happy Birthday Barry Capt and I still think about you !!! Enjoy your day in heaven,
Love Capt and Justine

Valerie Lutz

September 25, 2011

Happy 46th birthday, Bar!

We love and miss you.

love...lots
me2

lynnie s

September 26, 2010

happy birthday barry....missing you

Val Lutz

September 24, 2010

Bar--Hope you're having a happy 45th. Still love you and miss you very much.

love...lots
me2

Val Lutz

May 4, 2010

Bar--It's hard to believe that it's been four years. You are very much loved and missed.

love lots...
me2

Tammy

September 25, 2009

Happy Birthday Barry!
Yesterday :)

September 24, 2009

Happy Birthday, Barry!

Terri Hawranick

September 24, 2009

Happy Birthday, Barry!
Know that you are missed.

Val Lutz

September 24, 2009

Happy Birthday, Bar!

Okay, this year I'm sending it right after midnight!

I hope that you're having a great time up there. You're very much loved and missed by a lot of people, but we all know that we'll see you again someday.

love...lots
me2

May 7, 2009

hey barry
it's been 3 yrs wow it seems like yesterday that we all were chatting together sure do miss it and you also
love, lynnie

Tammy

May 6, 2009

Hey Barry...
I think about you alot knowing that you are OK. We all miss you a lot in the room! It seems like yesterday that we all said goodbye. We will see ya someday!
Love, Tammy

May 5, 2009

hey barry
I sure do you miss you. The room isnt the same anymore. I hope you and Joe are having fun up there.

love ya

Emma

Val Lutz

May 4, 2009

Bar--

It's hard to believe that it's been three years. Last night was kind of rough. Not a day goes by. Miss. I also wish you were here to help with my website! : )

love...lots
me2

Val Lutz

January 1, 2009

Happy New Year, Bar!!!

I just found one of your pictures of the TV set showing the ball drop at midnight. New Years Eve at the Kelvy Manor was always lots o' fun!

love...lots
me2

Val Lutz

December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas, Bar!

The Christmas Eve family get-togethers were always so much fun--I hope that you and the other folks up there have one too.

love...lots
me2

Val Lutz

November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving, Bar! Hope you had lots o turkey!

The Hooters and Tommy Conwell played last night at the Electric Factory--Tommy mentioned the Cabarets.

Love...lots
me2

Val Lutz

October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween, Bar!

love...lots
me2

Val Lutz

September 24, 2008

Bar--

Happy 43rd Birthday!!! We know that you're having a great time and that we'll all see you again someday. Send those e-mails or IMs when you get a chance. : )

love...lots
me2

Tammy Quon

May 6, 2008

Barry.... We really miss you a lot.
It has been 2 yrs already, and seems like a lot less time than that.
I know you are well and being well cared for... You are a Real Angel now. Love... Tammy

lynnie

May 4, 2008

its been 2 years only seems like it was yesterday hope your being treated like a king up there you deserve to be miss ya lots keep on strummin that guitar of yours
luv ya lots,lynnie

Emma Stuessi

May 4, 2008

Hey Barry, We miss you in the chatrom. But now you have company up there. See you soon love ya Emma

Val Lutz

May 3, 2008

Bar--It's hard to believe it's been two years. I miss you more than words can say and more than you'll ever know. I hope you're having a great time up there with your mom and the other folks who've joined you. We'll all see you up there someday.

Until then, have fun playing guitar, doing sound, taking pictures, playing video games and working on computers or whatever you're doing. I'm still hoping to get an e-mail or IM from up there someday. As Craig said, if anyone can figure it out, you can. Hope to hear from you soon. : )

love...
lots
me2

Val Lutz

April 5, 2008

Bar--

Happy April 5.

love...lots
me2

Val Lutz

February 14, 2008

Bar--

Happy Valentine's Day. I miss the bears...and the Bar.

love...lots
me2

Valerie-Anne Lutz

December 25, 2007

Bar--

It's after midnight, so I guess you're opening presents. Wish I could send one from here, but all I can send is this greeting. Hope to see you in a dream again sometime soon.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Love...lots!!!
me2

September 27, 2007

Hi Bar... I know you are having a blast up in Heaven, Playing the guitar, and teaching Brady how to play too! Happy Birthday to you both.. Yours on the 24th and Brady's on the 25th. I love ya.. Tammy

lynnie

September 25, 2007

barry happy 2nd birthday in heaven its hard to believe that you are gpne i think of you lots hope you met up with joe and taking care of each other love ,lynnie

Val Lutz

September 24, 2007

Bar...

For some reason the first one was dated the 23rd, even though I sent it right at 12 a.m. Next time I'll wait until 12:01. : )

We love you and miss you, but I know you're having a great time up there.

love...lots
me2

Val Lutz

September 24, 2007

HAPPY 42nd BIRTHDAY, BAR!!!

Sending it at midnight this year! I hope you're enjoying your second birthday up there and having lots o cake, cherry pies, iced tea, etc. If there is a Friendly's, I hope someone is treating you to some chicken quesadillas and a Jim Dandy sundae or whatever you want.

love...lots
me2

Joan Natoli

May 4, 2007

Barry, i think of you often, miss you much. I know your watching over all of us, and I rest knowing your in a better place and with no pain. Will see you again someday my friend.

lea brown

May 4, 2007

keep on jammin babe.....youll be in our hearts now and forever
lea (leabsalina)

Joe Schuler

May 4, 2007

Bernie and Joe Schuler. Rest in peace buddy.

Elizabeth

May 4, 2007

Rest In Peace Barry. You are greatly missed. I have heard wonderful stories about you.

lynnie

May 3, 2007

barry honey i miss ya like crazy
may you always be at peace

Dee

May 3, 2007

I miss you and think of you daily.

Emma Stuessi

May 3, 2007

Barry
We all miss you on this day.I hope that you are having fun with your guitar and eating all the ramen noodles you want. I will miss you

Val Lutz

May 2, 2007

Bar--

We're all thinking about you even more this week, but just like always, not a day goes by, still. I hope you're having fun. We love you and miss you.

love...lots
me2

Val Lutz

December 28, 2006

Bar--This was a sad birthday and Christmas with no e-mails or calls, but the short visit in the dream on the night before my birthday was a great surprise, and helped a lot. I hope you're having fun doing sound and playing at the bar. We all hope you're enjoying your holidays up there...we miss you and we love you.
love...lots...
me2

Justine & Capt

November 24, 2006

Dear Barry,
Capt and I think of you often.
We hope you enjoy your first holidays in heaven.
Your Friends,
Capt and Justine

Tammy Quon

September 25, 2006

Happy Belated Birthday Barry!
Hope you and Brady are having a blast today... Brady would have turned 13 today. Hope you have taught him some guitar as he loved music so much... Miss you both so much!

Val Lutz

September 24, 2006

Bar~

Just thinking of you on your birthday. Sorry that I didn't say/send it right at midnight. I hope this one is full of music, fun, cake, iced tea, a new computer, and whatever else you want.

We love you, Bar.

lots...
me2

sue

July 10, 2006

Wow, I haven't seen Barry in about 15 years, and had just heard the news from a friend. My condolences to your family and friends; it's amazing to see years later the love of music, technology, and of course the humor that you've touched on the lives of each person here.Enjoy a Rosenberger's!!!!

chico

June 18, 2006

A Final farewell: couldnt leave aol without a last good bye tc barry

ashley hathcock

June 1, 2006

I will miss him dearly!

Meela Fowler

May 16, 2006

My heart goes out to Barry's family and all of his loved ones. He was an incredibly special and wonderful human being. He touched so many lives. He was always there for me-- and lots of others-- with encouragment and inspiration, not just about diabetes, but life in general. I am going to miss him forever. Sweet dreams Barry.

Shiela Seeley

May 15, 2006

Rest in Peace Barry !! Diabetes free, worry free, play that guitar and rock on..

Val Lutz

May 13, 2006

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland



lots...

me2

Pam Pixler

May 11, 2006

Barry You will be missed and thought of often , you will always be in everyones hearts , we will miss you! Roses are Red Violets are Blue when you'r name is heard everyone one will think something great about you .

lea brown

May 11, 2006

barry....you will be greatly missed in the chat room.....i promise to see you on the other side rock on babe

Caren F

May 10, 2006

i know how much you meant to so many. you'll be missed.



goddess bless.

Robert Lentz

May 10, 2006

Heaven has gained one excellent guitar player. Barry made Dustin Majka's band sound so great, between him and Jim Deering.



God rest Barry's soul and my heartfelt condolences to the Kelvy family.

Kathy Murray

May 9, 2006

Barry, you sure are missed here. You made me laugh and forget my problems even when you were ill and having a bad day. God bless.

Joe and Bernie Schuler

May 9, 2006

Rest in peace buddy

Craig Kissell

May 9, 2006

My condolences to the Kelvy family, and to the friends Barry will always have. I would bet that Barry is at this very minute trying to hook up internet access in heaven. Don't be surprised if one day you get an e-mail from [email protected]

Barry onstage at the Ambler Cabaret

May 9, 2006

Barry tuning guitar

May 9, 2006

A rare photo of Barry without glasses

May 9, 2006

Barry in the Ambler Cabaret doorway

May 9, 2006

kerrie ward

May 9, 2006

so sorry . to the family . i talk to barry one or two times on here . he was a nice guy to me

Val Lutz

May 9, 2006

Barry--I'm glad to see that so many of your friends have stopped by. Your guestbook will stay up forever, sponsored by "Everyone who loved Barry."



I know we should stop crying because we're only crying for ourselves, as you always said, and you're having a great time now--pain-free, playing guitar, running the sound booths for the bands up there, playing Falcon and a whole store full of games on a state-of-the art computer with a high-speed connection and all the programs you could ever use, taking pictures of sunsets and parades, eating whatever you want, and drinking those jugs of Rosenberger's iced tea again. I can't wait to hear you play "Going to California," "Green-Eyed Lady," and all the rest again someday...



lots...

me2

Tabitha

May 9, 2006

Barry, what can I say? You have always been there for me and you were always one of the most generous people I have ever met. I dont think I ever met anyone with as big a heart.



I wish I could have been there for you more in the end. Its a perfect example of how our lives get so busy with our obligations that we always think they'll be another day to see the people we love.



I just wanted to say how much I missed you. I know that now, you are finally not in pain and for that, most of us should feel grateful... but I cant help but feel a little selfish and want a little more time. You had many friends and I know they all feel the same.



Run and jump and play that guitar man.



God Bless and I love you.

~Me

May 9, 2006

Berry I always enjoyed you on line , rest in peace.

Thomas C. Carroll "Tcbubs"

mickey (maks) krupica

May 9, 2006

Iguess the band needed a sound man,we will all miss you barry.thanks for all of your help and support.

phil H

May 8, 2006

checkmate my freind, the game is over for you, you win in the end, as you always did, i will never forget the game we played when i almost beat you and you told me " well phil it wont be long now, and you will be better than me" , im glad i never beat you, but i am glad playing you made me a better player, kinda like knowing you made me a better person. i considered every game a lesson, you told me once that your not a good teacher, i respectfully disagree, not only did i learn from you, chess, diabetes, diet, living in general, how to cope with struggle, but many from the diabetes room called you freind and also learned from you, when you face the creator, im sure his words will be, "well done my good and faithful, enjoy your reward you richly deserve "

you helped many barry and im sure your reward is everything you deserve, because you deserve peace

demetria singleton

May 8, 2006

barry you will be missed greatly in the diabetic room we all love you

Bonnie Neighbour

May 8, 2006

Barry,

Your lamp has been extinguished. But you light will shine on, my friend. Save me a place near the band.

Wendi Quella

May 8, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the Kelvy family.

Barry, I know you hate caps,

I WILL MISS YOU!!!

lynn perriello

May 8, 2006

barry i miss ya lots gonna miss the fun times please save a place in heaven for us till we meet again love ya

Juju (Juliana)

May 8, 2006

Barry...thank you for being the wonderful friend you have always been ...this world is a lesser place without you in it.

Lydia Marrero

May 8, 2006

I didn't know you but I heard many good things about Barry through his friends.

Rest In Peace Barry.

David Price

May 8, 2006

Rest in peace Barry,,will miss you

Colleen

May 8, 2006

Rock with the angels Barry. God Bless

Kim

May 8, 2006

Barry, you've been a great friend to me and so many others. You will be with us in heart and spirit but you will be greatly missed. We love ya man.

Bob Cioffi

May 8, 2006

Barry

Good friends are hard to find sometimes, I hope you meet up with a few up there.

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