Barry Weinstein

Barry Clark Weinstein, age 85, of Metairie, Louisiana passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his stepfather Paul Matthews, his mother, Maxine Temple Matthews, and his son, Craig August Weinstein. He is survived by his longtime companion of over 33 years, Carolyn Breland Talley, 7 children, Kim W. Cook, Barry C. Weinstein (Michelle), Laura A. Weinstein, Melissa L. Weinstein, Tara W. Bertoniere (Brad), Ashley W. Berner (Kyle), Jennifer R. Weinstein (Tim Kershenstine), 14 grandchildren, Lindsey Kappes, Michael Cook, Travis and Lacey Weinstein, Olivia Weinstein, Allyson, Alexis, and Riley Knecht, Cameron, Aubrey, Jonah and Rene Bertoniere, Remy Berner, Pepper Kershenstine, and 1 great-grandchild, Addilyn Kappes, his siblings, Jerry Weinstein (Joyce), Edgar Weinstein (Phyllis), Sandra Mulle (Michael who is deceased), along with numerous nieces and nephews. A native of the Gentilly area of New Orleans, he went on to serve in the US Air Force, stationed in Japan and was a member of the US Air Force football team. Barry enjoyed his time as a member of the Krewe of Okeanos for a number of years. He had a long and successful career in the residential custom cabinet business, mentoring many contractors and builders along the way. He opened his own business, Classic Kitchens in 1996 and brought on his daughters Jennifer and Tara in 2005. Classic Kitchens is still being successfully operated by his daughter Tara. Barry was an expert fisherman and fished throughout southern Louisiana, including the bridges and other areas in Lake Pontchartrain, since the late 1950s. He spoke about the lake the way most men do their mothers or childhood girlfriends. He won many bass tournaments and was a member and past president of the Iron Jaw Bass Club. His talent and love for fishing will be carried on by his children and grandchildren. He was a loving family man with a great sense of humor, always telling jokes and making people laugh. He loved to dance and have a good time. His joy, laughter, humor, and love will dearly be missed by all those who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service for Barry will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, beginning at 10:30 am at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana. The Prayer Service and Dedication will begin at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his honor to the Pontchartrain Conservancy or The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com for the Weinstein family.