Barry Pava, 69, resident of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away June 6, 2013. He was born December 15,1943 to Joseph and Rose Pava. He is survived by his long-time companion Jessica Meyer; daughters Jorie (Zach) Gelnett of Leesburg Virginia; Meagan (Arthur) Lewis of Miami Florida; Grandfather of four girls Jordan, Brooklyn, Shiloh and Edyta; Brother Bruce (Elaine); nephew Matthew and many cousins. Barry was awarded a full-ride scholarship to the University of Illinois and graduated with a degree in chemistry. He was both a gifted student and athlete. He was a member of the Illini swim team and the 1964 Rose Bowl Championship football team. Barry spent a career as an accomplished chemist and perfumer working with some of the largest and most famous companies in the world. Barry was also an integral and respected member of his community serving with the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department and as a member of the Bartlett Park District Board of Directors. Barry also devoted his time and expertise to assisting small entrepreneurs in starting their own business. Barry liked to work out with Woit's Warriors and was a class-A handball and racquet ball player. He enjoyed solving the New York Times crossword puzzles and was passionately involved with animal rescue services as well as a food and wine epicure. Barry will be fondly remembered for his wit and humor as well as his genius IQ. He was a loving father and a dear and loyal friend. Funeral is Monday, June 10, 2013 at Mount Sinai Cemetery, Daytona Beach, FL at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to A.D.O.P.T Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Dr., Naperville, IL 60563 or Second Chance Rescue, 110 Bimini Lane, Bunnell, FL 32110 May his memory be a blessing.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Barry Pava

16 Entries

Rich Gallinatti

June 4, 2024

Gone but not forgotten, my friend.

Rich Gallinatti

June 6, 2019

Hard to believe its been 6 years my friend. I think about you often and the fun times we shared. RIP my friend.

Lauren Gee

June 23, 2013

My condolences to all of Barrys family. Although we had never met, we were email friends for the past 15 yrs or so, and I will dearly miss his humor, wise words and enquiring mind. May he rest in Peace.

June 17, 2013

Barry was my first boss in the fragrance industry. He was a great mentor and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Tom Laridaen

John Dennis

June 17, 2013

Dear Jess, Jorie and Meagan and Barry's beloved grandchildren. Barry was a great friend, a cherished colleague, a lover of all dogs and cats, a wonderful host, a raconteur par excellence and a most gifted cosmetic chemist and management officer. I first met my friend Barry in 1973 in Cincinatti at an industry meeting. Since 1995 we were talking to each other daily via 'phone or e-mail. My condolences to all of Barry's family. I think of him every day and I will miss him forever.

Valerie Lankster

June 12, 2013

Jorie
My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Valerie Lankster

Danny Pasko

June 12, 2013

It broke my heart to hear of Barry's passing—but looking back on the times we spent together brings a smile to my face. Memories pop into my head of lighting luminaries around the holidays with Barry, or when I was little climbing in the tree in our front yard overlooking his driveway and he would stop to talk with me, Barry always wanted to talk (which is why we got along so well) and I cherished those times we chatted, every one of them. Those simple moments, conversations about nothing and everything all at once long conversations that would lead from cars to politics, and back again, so simple at the time yet looking back on them I consider each one a cherished gift from Barry. Helen Keller once said “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched, but are felt in the heart.” I always felt loved when I spent time with Barry and I hope he did too. So while I sit and write this note to my beloved friend with tears in my eyes, I look back on my time with him and it brings love to my heart. I know he is looking down on all of us with a big smile on his face, and I know that when we meet again in heaven we will have a lot to chat about. I miss you and I love you Barry

June 11, 2013

"We where so sorry to hear about the passing of your father meagan, he will be missed..."

-Josh and Ginny Krupp

Teresa and Brian Pasko

June 11, 2013

So sorry to hear about Barry. He will be missed. All of our love and prayers to you!

Carmen Giannini

June 11, 2013

I will never forget the great conversations we had about government, world events, kids, women, viking funerals, and our pets. Your witty emails will be sorely missed. Jess my thougths and prayers go out to you and Barry. I hope Barry saves me a spot so we can continue our inspiring thoughts.

Love Carmen.....alias the Chief

Ben Doren

June 11, 2013

Barry was my dad's cousin and really more like a brother to him and an uncle to me. His kind heart and glowing personality will be dearly missed.

June 10, 2013

So sorry that Barry passed away. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. I will always remember the chats that we would have while getting our newspapers or mail. I would ask "How are you Barry?" And he would usually respond, "If I were any better, there would be two of me." I never really understood what that meant but it always brought a smile to my face. God bless you Barry. May you rest in peace.
Kim Giannini

Jeffrey Niedermaier

June 10, 2013

Barry was a great guy. Honored to have known him. Jeffrey & Dale Niedermaier

Doggie Dip in Naperville Sept. 2006

Rich & Suzanne Gallinatti

June 10, 2013

Barry, I was honored by your friendship and will never forget you. Thank you for all the love, good times and sunshine you brought into our lives. Rest in peace my brother.

Jess, Suzanne and I extend our condolences to you and the rest of Barry's family. You and Barry's family were his #1 priority and I know he loved all of you very much. May God look over you and bless you with good memories.

Cathy Pasko

June 10, 2013

Jess: Thoughts and prayers are with you! Barry will truly be missed! I will miss the many laughs we'd have when I'd call you-he was a great guy and loved by all!

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