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James McClelland Barrett

Essex Fells, New Jersey

Dec 17, 1942 – Dec 5, 2025 (Age 82)

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BORN
December 17, 1942
DIED
December 5, 2025
AGE
82
LOCATION
Essex Fells, New Jersey

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James McClelland Barrett, 82, of Essex Fells, NJ, passed away December 5, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Jim was born in Palo Alto, CA on December 17, 1942. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Clarissa (Lissa), daughter Molly Stern (Josh), son Pete Barrett (Erin), and grandchildren Emma, Jacob, Jack,...

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I´ll always be grateful for Jim´s guidance, candor, and friendship. We lost a great man this month. He is already missed.

A donation to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has been made by NMP Golf Construction Corp. in memory of Jim.

We are deeply saddened to learn of Jim's passing and forward our most sincere condolences to his friends and family. We've had the pleasure of collaborating with Jim on many projects; he was a great man and will be missed.

Dear Lissa and family, We are truly sorry for your loss. Jim was always a fun guy to be around and eventho we haven't seen you in a while we will always remember his great smile and personality. With heartfelt sympathy, Tom and Lynda

Our sincere condolences to Lissa and family. Jim will be in our prayers. Dennis and Gail

We extend our deepest condolences on your loss. The Bond family.

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is truly sorry for your family's loss. Please accept our condolences on the passing of your loved one.

True professional!! Pleasure working with him at are project at AlpineCC

We are so sorry for your profound loss. Jim designed the complex campus irrigation system for the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. His work achieved the highest standard of excellence aspired to by our institution. While we are accustomed to working with world-renowned artists, design professionals, and other extraordinary people, Jim stood out for his humanity and humility. We will all miss his kind, charismatic physical presence but take...