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Barrett Brokaw Obituary
AGE: 43 • Little Silver
On Sept. 11, 2016, Barrett Brokaw, Age 43, passed away due to complications from a previous brain injury. Barry suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2014 but upon recovery, was able to return to work at Search Day School where he helped autistic students.
Barry was born in Red Bank. He received a degree in creative writing from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and received a second degree in music education from Rhode Island College.
Barry is survived by his mother Chloe Brokaw, his father Peter Brokaw, his stepmother Laura Brokaw, his brother Bradford Brokaw and his wife Kitty, his brother David Brokaw and his beloved niece and nephew ShaiAnne and Brayden Brokaw.
Barry enjoyed singing and playing bass with his band. Even after moving back to New Jersey to be near his mother, Barry remained close to his friends in Rhode Island. Barry was a talented mimic and entertained friends and family with his shenanigans.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 24th at 11:30 a.m. at Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St, Red Bank.
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noreen fernandes
September 20, 2016
I knew Barry through my daughter Tina who loved to be in his company. Playing music together in a
special way healed them both. My heart is heavy
with his passing.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Sincerely Mrs. Noreen Fernandes
Karen Rauch
September 20, 2016
One of Barry's favorite childhood books is Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. It is the story of a young girl who sought a way to make the world more beautiful and did so by scattering lupine seeds wherever she traveled. Barry made our corner of the world beautiful every day. He generously shared his gifts of music and laughter with his students and with those of us who were privileged to be counted among his friends and colleagues. Every day he came to work with a smile on his face and a spring in his step. For those of us who saw him daily, his absence is profound. Barry taught us that the most important part of life is the people in it. Let's choose to be better for having known him and in the spring, scatter lupine seeds in your garden.
Catherine Drance
September 19, 2016
Barry was a light for everyone who knew him, the guy who could make you laugh and lift you up no matter what, the guy you could get deep with. I am so blessed to have known him and to have shared magical moments with him. He'll be in my heart forever. My condolences to his family and to his friends who grieve this loss.
September 18, 2016
Chloe, I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Castellano
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Michele
September 17, 2016
Barry. I will miss seeing , talking and laughing with you everyday at work like we have done for the past ten years. God bless you and rest in peace. I will miss you so much.
Ted Mccarthy
September 17, 2016
When I moved to Little Silver for 3rd grade, Barry was the first kid I met since we lived on the same street. Of course we would get in trouble together. I think in 4th grade on Day 1 we sat next to each other and the teacher pretty much broke up the party by 815am. They were onto us. He was my best friend from childhood, and this is heart breaking news to me and my family. The guy had a great heart, fun personality, and anyone who knows him will miss him. My heart goes out to Brad, Pete and Chloe.
Chris G
September 17, 2016
I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my old high school friend, Barry. I knew Barry well at Red Bank Regional having played soccer alongside him for 3 years. He was a absolutely lightning fast left-footed forward, and we shared some fantastic times and some "success" on the soccer field. Barry was a regular at our lunch table, along with some other soccer players and friends. To say Barry was funny or a comedian is a huge understatement. His ever present huge grin, his fantastic laugh, his amazing impressions, his wild, wavy, blonde hair, and his always positive demeanor was always entertaining and infectious. If you were lucky enough to hear Barry impersonate his beloved Jim Morrison or Robert Plant, or hear him just sing anything...then you would recognize the talent Barry possessed. Rest in Peace, Barry. The world will certainly miss you.
Tina M
September 16, 2016
I will always be thankful for Barry`s patience and concern with working with my daughter Taylor and the beautiful music he brought to her life
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