Barry Crimmins

1953 - 2018

Barry Crimmins

1953 - 2018

BORN

1953

DIED

2018

Barry Crimmins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 1, 2018.
Barry Crimmins, the influential comic who founded Boston’s Ding Ho Comedy Club, has died from cancer at the age of 64.

His death was announced Thursday on Twitter by his wife Helen, who wrote, “Barry passed peacefully yesterday with Bobcat and I. He would want everyone to know that he cared deeply about mankind and wants you to carry on the good fight. Peace.”

Crimmins was the founder of two influential Boston comedy clubs, Ding Ho and Stitches. The clubs helped launch the careers of many comedians including Dana Gould and Denis Leary.

Crimmins was known for injecting political and social commentary into his act. He was a crusader against images of child abuse on the internet, receiving the "Peace Leadership Award" from Boston Mobilization for Survival.

He appeared on television on “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” and was the subject of a 2015 documentary titled “Call Me Lucky,” which was directed by comedian Bobcat Goldthwait.

Many paid tribute to Crimmins on social media.

Director Judd Apatow on Twitter: “Barry Crimmins was a compassionate, hilarious man who touched so many lives. He gave so much of himself to help other people. I hope his life inspires others to follow his example. And he was hilarious. We love you Barry.”

Comedian/Actor John Hodgman on Twitter. “I had not known this sad sad news til this moment. Barry Crimmins has been an inspiration as a comedian and model of human courage and decency for as long as I’ve been conscious.”

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December 9, 2019

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May 31, 2019

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March 10, 2018

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Jimmy C.rawley

December 9, 2019

God is a God of all Comfort and he will comfort the family's..

John Bogart

May 31, 2019

Bad news doesn't always travel fast. As they might say in Rhode Island, "I was looking you up, and there you were. Dead." Hope you're looking down on this mess and shaking your head. I will never forget you as long as I live.

rob cooper

March 10, 2018

Barry, I considered you my mentor. You guided me through an awkward time in my life and you showed me ways to look at things differently. Most important you showed me what it means to be a true friend. I miss you. I learned that doing for others is much more important that doing for yourself and I have carried that forward in my life. I am an official and I want to make a difference in the younger kids life and teach them about respect. God Bless you and yours. Coop

rob cooper

March 10, 2018

you have certainly earned a spot with God in heaven - you are an Angel.

R. C.

March 9, 2018

To The Family Of Barry Crimmins
My condolences to the family on the loss of your dear beloved one. May the God of all comfort,comfort you and grant you peace now and in the days ahead.

March 8, 2018

Sincere condolences on your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time

Charles Bailey

March 6, 2018

Helen, while we've never met in person know that you were one of the best things to happen to Barry. He spoke so fondly of you. Charles and Susan Bailey

March 5, 2018

May you take comfort in the fact that god will make you firm and he will make you strong in your time of sorrow

March 5, 2018

May God being comfort to your grieving hearts and grant you peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11

March 5, 2018

Our prayers and condolences goes out to the family and friends of Barry Crimmins. His legacy will love on thru his family and friends. Cherish the wonderful memories of Barry. May Almighty God give you strength, courage, but most of all peace in the difficult days ahead. 1 Corinthians 1:3,4

VH-IL

J P

March 4, 2018

May family friends and fans remember the spirit of giving Barry displayed
As God continue to give you the peace and strength needed during this time
My prayers are with you

Charlie R.

March 4, 2018

Thanks for everything Pal. It was an honor to call you "Friend". Say hello to the Commodore and give Lloyd a pat from me.
I'll miss your comic wit and insight but at the same time it will always be with me.
Good luck and have fun in the next life.

March 4, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Holly and John Adams

March 4, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May the family have peace and strength during this time.
Porter

Anne Hunt

March 3, 2018

May your soul Rest In Peace and with spiritual guidance now. As you were in life, may you find healing and share in spirit. You gave grace to truth and sincerity with light. So grateful for all you have done for so many. Thank you and may you fill the Universe now with the same healing light energy. Namaste, Barry. Love and condolences to your family.!

Linda Daniels

March 3, 2018

Rest In Peace Barry. May your family find comfort.
Linda Daniels
Auburn, N.Y.

March 3, 2018

May the God of all comfort be with you.

Sincerely

March 3, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family of Barry Crimmins. May God strengthen you always.

March 3, 2018

I was touched by the words of Barry's wife, who said he cared so much about people and wanted them to do good toward others. Barry will be missed by so many people.

May Barry's good work be remembered as you deal with his absence. Some day, cancer and all other illnesses, including death, will no longer exist. The paradise hope at Luke 23:43 will make this happen.

Evette

March 3, 2018

May the God of all comfort be with Barry family in your time of sorrow.

March 3, 2018

May the God of comfort be a refuge to you and your family during this difficult time.

March 3, 2018

So sorry for the loss of such dear person. May God Almighty grant your family peace and comfort during this sad time

March 3, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family at this very difficult time May the God of all comfort be with you.

March 2, 2018

So many of us in Lawrence, Kansas loved Barry. His appearances at our Free State Festival endeared him to us. We all mourn his passing.

Timothy Donovan

March 2, 2018

R.I.P. SIR!!! ANOTHER KING OF COMEDY GONE TOO SOON!

March 2, 2018

My condolences to Helen and Family for the loss of your dear husband, BARRY. May you continue to be blessed with his memory and legacy and may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many (Psalms 55:22) ~ Linda, Queens, NY

Stacy Shattuck

March 2, 2018

To his wife and family, Thank you for sharing this wonderful man with the world. He made the world a better place and will continue to. He will never be forgotten and will live on in EVERY SINGLE SOUL touched by his kindness. Love and strength to you guys during this difficult time.

Jane Dowling

March 2, 2018

God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.

March 2, 2018

My condolences to the family and friends
May you find peace in knowing the God of comfort
Will carry your family through the sadness of the lost of your love one

March 2, 2018

1 Corinthians 15:26

Kathryn Polite-Corbett

March 2, 2018

Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, whose hope is in Jehovah his God

P D

March 2, 2018

Barry was a talented individual, it is sad to hear of his passing. May those closet to him find solace in the Almighty God's promise to end sickness and suffering, and to unite our families in paradise. My deepest and sincere condolences to your families and friends.

R. C.

March 2, 2018

To The Family Barry Crimmins
My condolences to the family during this time of such great sorrow. My hope is that you find comfort in knowing that Almighty God is near to those crushed in spirit and he cares for you.

joe ski

March 2, 2018

Rest in Pease Barry, I will always remember your spots at the Ding Ho. You were one talented man.

March 2, 2018

May the family find peace and comfort in knowing all sickness, all pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.

March 2, 2018

Your loved one will never be forgotten for devoting most of his lifetime to think about others and his endeavours in trying to making this world a better place for us all.
Charise Morgan

March 2, 2018

My condolences on this sad news. May the god of all comforts prove to be with you at this very trying time.

March 2, 2018

My condolences to The Crimmins Family. May the God above comfort your family in your of bereavement. ~1Cor. 1:4

~Young

Ellen Lovejoy

March 1, 2018

No! No! No! No! This country has lost a major voice for justice and an incredibly funny and poignant comic. I am heartbroken.

Paul Maguire

March 1, 2018

Barry, "well done my good and faithful servant." Enjoyed your company in early days traveling to gigs as a guest of a mutual friend. Thanks for giving "voice" to the voiceless. God's speed.

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