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BARRY POWERS Obituary

POWERS, Barry A. 47, of East Boston, died suddenly at Mass General Hospital on Thursday, January 3, 2013. He is the dearly loved son of Patricia (Giarle) Powers of East Boston and Francis Power and his wife Maura of Medford. He leaves behind his loving sister Stephanie Powers and nephew Charles Zuffante, IV, long time friend Anjie Preston, Aunt Linda Greco and her husband Phil, Uncle Gary Giarle, Aunt Lori Silva and her Husband Tony, Uncle Richard Giarle, a Great Uncle Robert Giarla, Great Aunt Margaret Delmont and many caring cousins and friends. A Celebration of His Life will be Friday, January 11, 2013 from 6:00PM until 10:00PM at the Orient Heights Yacht Club, 61 Bayswater Street, East Boston, MA 02128. In lieu of flowers and Mass Cards, please send donations to: Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals, 542 Cambridge St. Allston, MA. 02134. Arrangements under the direction of Kirby-Rapino Memorial Home.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2013.

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Maria DelVento

September 23, 2022

Barry it´s Maria. I will never forget you as long as I live. I wish we could go back in time and relive how great you were. My heart is broken.

james capobianco

January 1, 2020

Handsome, smiling man. RIP

Laurie Jacques-Guiod

January 21, 2013

My heart completely sank when I learned of Barry's passing. The world truly lost a wonderful person. I did not know Barry for long, but I will never forget the times I did get to spend with him and how welcomed he made me feel. My deepest sympathies to his family & loved ones.

Lettie DiNocco

January 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 11, 2013

Dear Frank and Maura
We are so sorry for your loss. Hold on to all the wonderful memories to comfort your soul and bring you peace.
Frank and Pat Stornanti

Anne McNeff

January 10, 2013

Patti,Stephanie,Chaz,So sorry for your the loss, Prayers for him,may he rest in eternal peace. Love AnneMcNeff

Jim Capobianco

January 10, 2013

Patty, Stephanie, Frank and everyone,
So sorry. Barry left us way to early. I will be thinking of all of you and wishing you well. It was nice to read the messages from all over. Andrew was very close and talked about Barry often. I went with Andrew and saw Barry this summer at his house on the hill. The three of us rested in the yard and looked out into the sun. We relaxed and talked about the yard, the house and laughed and smiled a bit. I wish I saw him more often but I do have that day and it makes me happy to think back at his easy smile. Love Always.

jean dellazoppa

January 10, 2013

DEAR PATTY AND STEPHANIE AND FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS BARRY ! YOUR IN MY PRAYERS, JEAN THOMPSON/DELLAZOPPA LYNN MASS

Kathy Nealon

January 9, 2013

Stephanie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss..Barry was a great guy.. I will always have memories of the "school yard" days..

Teresa Trainito (Beal)

January 9, 2013

Patty,

I am so sorry to hear about Barry's passing. My prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

Teresa (former tenent @ 35 wordsworth)

Ron Torgersen

January 9, 2013

Prayers and sympathy for the Powers family.
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Jocelyn McCann (also a Giarla)

January 9, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Our thoughts are with each of you as well as the entire family at this time. It's such loss for everyone. We so look forward to seeing your lovely faces on our next visit, when I can give you's each such a big hug. Much love always!

April & Johnny Siraco/Grimaldi

January 9, 2013

John & I will miss you so much, Barry. You had the best smile & I will always remember your cute giggles. Rest In Paradise, sweetheart.

John & April Grimaldi

January 9, 2013

With loving memories of Barry, we'll miss you & you will remain in our hearts forever.

Kevin Nazzaro

January 9, 2013

So so sad when I got the news.he was one of my closest friends growing up,every time I think back to those days smile. Barry was a big reason for that .God bless your in my prayers

Pamela & Bob Scanlan

January 9, 2013

Frank,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your son Barry. We were so saddened to hear of Barry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & Maura and your family at this time.

January 9, 2013

GOD BLESS YOU BARRY REST IN PEACE MIKE SHEA EB

Bridget DeFeo Donnelly

January 8, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. My memories of him are of fun loving and caring friend, neighbor and classmate. We had at a lot of laugh's growing up across the street from one another. I especially remember his love of music. My sincerest condolences to all of the Powers family. With love, Bridget.

David Bartolomi

January 8, 2013

Barry was the toughest and kindest guy I knew. He always used his powers for good and treated me like a brother. He taught me to dance. To play basket ball. To play cards. To never start trouble. And to be a good man. He also took me to see my first R rated movie when I was 12, Saturday Night Fever. He was a vital part of my life both at East Boston Camps and at Saint Lazarus. I will miss him and am filled with sadness at his passing. I will carry his good energy in me. My condolonces to his sister and mother.
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January 8, 2013

Barry was one of my Best Friends just like a brother.Barry cared for everyone he would always help me never say no my true friend im totally lost wihout you im still in shock Sorry to your Whole Family who loved very much. life will never be the same your Friend John K.O'Brien and Family.

Bill (Bam Bam) MacKenzie

January 8, 2013

Frank, Patty, Stephanie & Family:
Sorry to hear of Barry's passing. My prayers are with you all.

John Delamere

January 8, 2013

I truly felt terrible upon hearing of Barry's passing. He was a good friend. I'm sorry to have fallen out of touch over the years. I ran into him while shopping one day a couple of years back and caught up with him a bit. I will miss him. Rest well my friend. I will see you on the other side.
Peace!

January 8, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. We can't imagine what you feel. I can only remember the helplessness Ruth Ann and I experienced with our son's accident. We pray that you will have the strength to deal with such a loss. Thinking and praying for you Richie and Ruthann.

Mark & Margy (Iasbarrone) Cambria

January 8, 2013

Stephanie,

Our condolences on the passing of your brother. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

James McGrane

January 8, 2013

I remember Barry as a smiling camper at the East Boston Camps. I am so sad to hear of his passing. My being in Florida prevents my attending the Memeorial Service.

Simone ,Robert Mellone,Grato

January 7, 2013

Patty Stephanie so sorry for your lost my prayer are with you and your family

January 7, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Andrea Battaglia

January 7, 2013

Patty, Stephanie & Family,
We are so sad to hear about Barry's passing. I know it has been many years. I have such great memories with your family when we lived on Wordsworth Street. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Andrea (Tebbetts)Battaglia

January 7, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family of my second grade student at the Cheverus School. Just loved the handsome Barry! Rita Sorrento

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