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1934
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2019
BARRY PASSETT Obituary
BARRY A. PASSETT
Barry A. Passett, born on December 21, 1934 in Hartford, CT, died on April 17, 2019. Beloved husband for 62 years of Margery Passett; loving father of Alex Passett (Julie) of Overland Park, KS, Sara Dean (David) of Silver Spring, MD, and Andrew Passett of Sunnyvale, CA. Adoring grandfather of Aaron, Aliya, Tobiah, Isaac, Madeline, and Max; brother of Margery London (Shelly) of Bethesda, MD; uncle of Matt London (Joanne) of Silver Spring, MD, Eric London (Holly) of Baltimore, MD, and Nick Terry (Maryam) of Marfa, TX; great uncle of Rachel, Eve, Ben, and Zoe. During the 1980's, Barry was Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Southeast Healthcare System and was appointed by Secretaries of the Interior to the C&O Canal National Historic Park Advisory Committee. He was a consultant to and received an honorary life membership from the American Hospital Association. Since the 1990's, Barry has supported health technology innovators and companies. He is a member of the Cosmos Club of Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Park Foundation. Interment is private.
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Dalton Tong
September 15, 2019
To Marge and the rest of the family: Am just learning of the passing of Barry. Our thoughts are with you in this moment of bereavement. Barry was inspirational, and will be surely missed
Marlene Carlson
April 27, 2019
Dear Margery, Ken and I send our deepest condolences to you and to your family.
Thomas Chapman
April 27, 2019
Our thoughts are with Margery and their family.
BARABARA BRYNIARSKI
April 23, 2019
Such a lovely man and I was honored to know him....Every time I go by Rays Meadow Park, I think about our Tuesday afternoon walks with Nessie and smile...I so miss those walks and Barry's company...
April 22, 2019
May the peace of God be with you.
S LEWIS
April 22, 2019
TO THE FAMILY. Although I did not know Barry, I just wanted to tell family and friends how sorry I am for their loss, please accept my deepest sympathy,. Please know that your family will be in my prayers 2nd Corinthians 1:3,4
April 22, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
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