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Barry Reed Obituary

Of Westwood, formerly of Braintree and Alameda CA, July 19th. Beloved husband of Marie T. (Ash) Reed. Loving father of Debra Reed Blake and her husband Donald of Ridgecrest CA, Marie Reed Weiner and her husband Andrew of Voorhees NJ, Barry C. Reed Jr. and his wife Patricia of Melrose, Susan Reed Betts and her husband Gardiner of Naples FL and the late Nancy Reed. Devoted grandfather of Reed, Erin, Marisa, Jonathan, Shayna, Jennifer, Christopher and Julia. Brother of Nancy Anzilotti and her husband Vincent of Orinda CA. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from the Holden, Dunnirvine and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., WESTWOOD, on Wednesday, July 24th at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Denis Church at 10 a.m. Relatives & friends are invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Interment New Westwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barry's name to the charity of your choice. U.S. Army Veteran WWII. Holden-Dunnirvine-Lawler 781-326-0074

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 21 to Jul. 23, 2002.

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Janet Langhart

February 24, 2018

I remember your kindness to me and my Godmother, thanks for everything! Montreal

Elizabeth Conlin

July 23, 2002

You will never be forgotten. You were a wonderful attorney and a beloved friend. I will miss you dearly. Elizabeth from Regis College.

Elaine Adamson

July 23, 2002

Dear Mr. Reed:



I will always cherish the wonderful memories I have of you at the Office of Reed, O'Reilly & Brett. I was just a kid out of secretarial school -- 18 years of age. You taught me the ropes in the legal profession. I was lucky enough to have started my career with someone as honest, professional and proficient as you. Thank you.



You were an unbelievable trial attorney. One I could watch for days, and I was lucky enough to do that at one of your large trials.



You could capture any audience in either a courtroom, a holiday party or just around the conference room table.



You will be so missed. You are a wonderful man. You will always be in my heart. God will take care of you now. God bless you.

SHAY DUFFIN

July 23, 2002

Barry Reed: A true friend indeeed. Boston and the rest of the world will never be the same again. May the Good Lord hold you in the hollow if his hand. Your sad friend. Shay Duffin.

Kris Blakely

July 22, 2002

We are saddened to learn of Barry's passing. He was a wonderful Godfather to me, and an inspiration to us all.

- Kris Blakely

- Richard Blakely

- Teresa Blakely Dutra

CHRISTINA NEVIN

July 22, 2002

I enjoyed his books - his company, and along with my husband, I am saddened by his death.



My sincere condolences to the Family

Michael Shuman

July 22, 2002

Mr. reed was a customer when I worked at Citizens Bank. He was a very kind and generous man, in addition to being extraordinarily bright and an amzing author. He was, in short, a gentleman that I admired and I was saddened by his passing.

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