Barry Gene Sipes

1937 - 2018

Barry Gene Sipes died in Paoli hospital on Friday, March 2nd at the age of 80 years old. Barry is survived by his three sons Paul Sipes (Simsbury, Connecticut), Tim Sipes (Downingtown, PA), and Brad Sipes (Stockholm, Sweden) and their families. Barry is preceded in death by his wife Sue Ann Sipes (Kennett Square, PA). Barry was born on June 20, 1937 in Altoona, PA to Eugene and Mary Sipes. He graduated from Richland HS in Johnstown, PA and then Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA where he met his wife Sue Ann. Within a few years Barry and Sue re-located to Chester County, PA and Barry spent the next several decades working in the local public school systems as an administrator and guidance counselor. His professional life was dedicated to helping families from all backgrounds discover practical paths forward for their children through education. Barry retired from the Downingtown High School guidance counseling department in 1998. Barry was an avid sports fan and a proud supporter of his boys’ and grandchildren’s many interests and activities. He will always be remembered for his passion for local high school and college sports, his love for Syracuse, Temple, NY Yankees, and the Washington Redskins. He was often seen jogging through all parts of Chester County. Upon his retirement, Barry enjoyed reading and his worldwide travels with Sue and friends. You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 1:00 to 3:00 on Saturday afternoon, March 10, 2018, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. His Funeral service will follow at 3:00. All are welcome to attend in celebration of Barry. Burial will be private. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com