Barry-Allen-Obituary

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Barry B. Allen

Niles, Illinois

May 28, 1961 – May 28, 2024

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BORN
May 28, 1961
DIED
May 28, 2024
LOCATION
Niles, Illinois

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Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles Obituary

Barry B. Allen, age 63; beloved husband of Linda Presta; loving son of the late Thomas and Roberta Allen; dearest brother of Judith (Alan) Francis, Steven (Mary) Allen, Peter (Janet) Allen; Susan Allen, Andrea (Jeff) Meadows, Jerry (Tamara) Allen, and the late Kathryn Allen, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Beloved son-in-law to Arlene and the late Joe Presta, cherished brother-in-law to Judy (Presta) & Mark Geraci and Sherie (Presta) & Tom Charvat; and the Adored Uncle Extraordinaire to Francesco Geraci; Cousin to many and Friend to hundreds. Visitation Monday June 3, 2024 from 4 PM until 8 PM at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles IL. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30 AM going to Queen of Peace Parish/St. Eugene Church for 11:30 Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Funeral info: 847-966-7302

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I only met you once but you left a wonderful lasting impression and we became Facebook friends. Once moving to Huntley I thought we would have many more memories.
Prayers to all your family and friends- I know there must be many. Very sorry for your loss.
Nancy Fontana

The thought of Barry brings back some very fond memories of our times in Chicago. From the first time I met Barry I noticed he always had people around him. He just has a magnetic personality that draws people in. He is so friendly and caring and he is a great friend to us. He introduced Kenn to Cherries Jubilee at Bascillco’s and was excited to watch Alabama Football with us, just to help us have a good time. He was our Chicago staple and a part of our family. At our wedding, one of our...

God bless you. You will be missed by all your extended family and many friends you have made over the years. Love, Agnes Dobish.

I’m so sorry to hear of Barry’s passing. Barry always made choir practice more lively and I know he will be dearly missed. Please know of my prayers and thoughts for you all.

We've been friends for about 55 years and I've always considered you (and your family) as my second family; and your passing was sooo heartbreaking! You left us way too soon! You were such a great friend and you touched so many lives in such wonderful ways! I will remember you always with happiness and great affection! All my love, my BFF!

Group of 10 Trees

Barry will be remembered fondly as being respectful and a whole lot of fun. His infectious smile and humor was uplifting.