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Christopher Barr Obituary

BARR--Christopher J. Vice President and Underwriting Manager for QBC Specialty Insurance died on August 18, 2009 at his home in Yardley, PA. Son of the late Donald and Mary (nee Ahern) Barr, he is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Mary Christine (nee Coughlin) Barr, his stepson David Zigenfus and his wife Kristina, his three brothers William P. Barr and his wife Christine, Hilary Barr and his wife Etta, and Stephen Barr and his wife Kathleen. He is also survived by his three grandchildren Zoe, Taylor, and Zackary and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 8:30am until his Funeral Mass 10:00am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 135 Sycamore Ave., Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be in St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. Services by Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro, PA. www.fluehr.com

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 20, 2009.

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Bill Glasser

June 11, 2024

My best friend at Columbia University NROTC

Thomas W. Brown

January 13, 2024

I will never forget our time on the USS Boston, liberty in Yokahoma, or the intellectual guidance you provided at an opportune time in my life. May God have mercy on your soul dear brother

August 21, 2009

My sympathy to the the friends and family of Chris Barr.

Kevin Finn-Havertown, PA

Jodie Ottilie

August 20, 2009

Zig and family,

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

You and the family are in my heart and prayers at this time of sorrow. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Joan Cocozziello

August 20, 2009

I worked with Chris for a few years here at C&F and I am very sorry to here of your loss. Please accept my condolences.

August 20, 2009

Dave - so sorry for your loss..Let it be known that he may have been taken from this earth, but he is still very much a part of your life..he will now continue to look over you and guide you from above...XOXOXOXO..

Nancy Storey

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