Barry Gelman

Barry Gelman passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on January 27, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA to Jacqueline Gelman (nee Shapiro) and the late Harry Gelman. Barry was survived by his loving wife, Donna Gelman, his children Wendy Gelman, Randy Gelman (and their mother Oscarine), Kimberly Curran, Jessica Gericke (Bill), and four grandchildren James Haworth, Haley Gelman, Emma Curran, and Lukas Curran, his brother-in-law Daniel Furio and sister-in-law Denise Parmer, Aunt Ann, and a host of family and friends. Barry was a proud graduate of Samuel Fels High School. He worked at Veterans Stadium with his father selling Eagles and Phillies novelties. This fostered Barry's love for Philadelphia Sports. Barry worked a number of years at PizzaRoma. He and Donna met during his time working there. Barry was a longtime employee of Peerless Pest Control, working there for over 25 years before retiring for health reasons. Barry and Donna loved to travel, taking many trips to Las Vegas, as well as going on multiple cruises in the Caribbean. They loved to spend time at the casino and frequently made trips to Atlantic City. He was a resident at the Roosevelt Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center for the last 3 years where he ran the snack shop and was a friend to all. A private service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020 for immediate family with a burial following at Har Nebo Cemetery and Monuments. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the service will be streamed on Facebook at 1030 AM on McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations Facebook Page and on some of the family members' FB pages. (More details to follow) Barry was a grateful recipient of a liver donation in 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Gift of Life Donor Foundation at Donors1.org and click on "Get Involved" on the Menu tab Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue, John J. Barnes Supervisor, 215-333-0500 For further information or to share your fondest memories of Barry please visit PhillyFunerals.com