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Barry J. "Zeek" Norton

1959 - 2021

BORN

1959

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston

146 Dorchester Street

Boston, Massachusetts

Barry Norton Obituary

Born October 15, 1959 Lifelong resident of South Boston passed away suddenly on December 16, 2021. Longtime partner of Adrianne Hennessey of South Boston and cherished friend to Kerri A. Hennessey of Weymouth. Beloved son of the late Michael "Mickey" W. and Mary E. "Marie" (McDonough) Norton. Devoted brother of Michelle A. Norton and her partner Marty Shiner of Quincy, Stephen M. Norton and his wife Joan of Braintree and the late Ruth Ann Norton of Watertown. Devoted uncle to Jared M. and Brandon C. Norton of Braintree. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation in the O'Brien Funeral Home 146 Dorchester St SOUTH BOSTON on Tuesday December 21st from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid Church 841 East Broadway South Boston on Wednesday December 22nd at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Barry's memory to the Gavin House Foundation 675 East Fourth Street South Boston, MA 02127 which would be greatly appreciated.



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Published by Boston Herald from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2021.

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David McDonald

June 18, 2023

Barry was a great guy...True Southie boy

Mark Giordano

December 22, 2021

My sincerest condolences to Stephen and the entire family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
~ Mark Giordano, Boston, MA

Kevin Conroy

December 21, 2021

My condolences to the Norton's. Barry was one of a kind.
I will miss him. South Boston will be less of a place without him.
God Rest His Soul.

Kevin

December 19, 2021

Michelle and Stevie we grieve with you at this time and also will celebrate the life of your great brother with the extended "Southie" Norton family. We had many great times growing up together on K St. and will cherish the thoughts of cousin Barry being a true gentleman as we grew up together.

Elizabeth McEvoy

December 18, 2021

Dear Adrienne my heart is broke for you . Barry was truly a funny nice guy who will be missed . I miss my chats with him while working in Southie .. Sending hugs and prayers. Love always Betty

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Dec

21

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston

146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

Dec

22

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Brigid Church

841 East Broadway, South Boston, MA

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146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

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