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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Barr
Steven Costalas
June 15, 2013
To the Barr Family. we are sorry for the loss of Joseph. He was a wonderful friend growing up and always had a charming personality.
Kathy Linden
June 11, 2013
Deepest sympathy to all. May God comfort you and hold you close.
Kathy and Dennis Linden
Dennis, Marti and Jim Kane
June 11, 2013
Our deepest condolences to Mr. Barr, Kevin and the entire Barr family. You are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Barbara Rose, Family & Friends
June 8, 2013
Regina, it was wonderful watching you and your husband sharing in all our fun. The news of this horrific tragedy and your great loss has saddened all of us more than you'll ever know. We pray for your strength to get through this. May the wonderful memories of times shared help ease your grief. God bless you and your families.
rose egan-direnzo
June 7, 2013
A man of few words..but his presence always strong..we will miss you Joe Barr.
Lisa Nowak-Spearing
June 7, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with Regina, Paige, Joey & the entire Barr Family. Joe was a good man and left us way to soon.
James Gaffney
June 7, 2013
Joe was truly one of a kind- super nice person, i am so sorry to hear this news.my thoughts and prayers to the family.
NKBA Board
June 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barr family and at Apollo.
Welsh Valley MiddleSchool
June 7, 2013
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Rset In Peace
- Maddy and Lauren
Mary Beahan-Nearpass
June 7, 2013
Sue, Mike and family, I am so sorry to learn of the tragic, sudden loss of your dear brother, Joe. Please know you and your entire family will be in heart, thoughts and prayers. May God hold you up in this time of great sorrow.
lauren and Maddy welsh valley middle school
June 7, 2013
Dear mr. Barr
our prayers go out to you and your family during this tragic time. We miss you, and hope to see you next week. We will be thinking about you and your family through this time. We are all sorry for your loss.
June 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Barr family. I remember Joe as a great athlete, person and family man. Rest in peace.
The Province Family
Jock Peterson
June 7, 2013
So sorry for your loss. God give you strength.
Jeff Gifford
June 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go to the Barr family. I enjoyed the years working with you. We all will miss you.
Ashley Taylor
June 6, 2013
My deepest sympathies are with the Barr family. Regina, I'm thinking of you and keeping you and your children in my prayers. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss, Joe was a wonderful man.
-AshleyTaylor
Taylor Scribner
June 6, 2013
Dear Mr. Barr,
I am sorry for your loss, and my heart plus others goes out to the Barr family , I hope for the best.
Hope to see you soon, Taylor Scribner
-Welsh Valley Middle School 2nd and 4th period
June 6, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Chris Pellegrino
June 6, 2013
Jim and Family
Our condolences are sent to you at this time. Coaching Joe football at St. Annies for four years I found him to be a quiet leader, team player and credit to his family, a great young man. He will be missed. Chris Pellegrino
Welsh Valley Middle School Period six and seven
June 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barr family during this sad time.
Bill & Marianne Noval
June 6, 2013
Our prayers are with the Barr family and all at Apollo during this sad time. We loved working with Joe and will always hold his honesty and professionalism in the highest regard.
June 6, 2013
Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to all of you.
Georgia, Jeff and Marlena Ruser xoxoxo
Tino Mueller
June 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barr Family. West Chester United Soccer Club
John Keffer
June 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barr Family
Nicole Posillico Epps
June 6, 2013
our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. we are truly sorry for you loss.
Aunt Shirley, Rick, Bill, Bob, Nancy,
June 6, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful cousin. We will love you and miss you always.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Thomas'
Tara Welsh-Welch
June 6, 2013
We will hold precious memories in our hearts forever. With our Deepest Sympathy. The Welsh Family
Maria Alfe Kullman
June 6, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.
John Lenart
June 6, 2013
My family and I are so sorry for your loss & thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you, today and always. God Bless the Barr Family.
Terri Perrelli Jones
julie mcginnis broderick
June 5, 2013
love and prayers from the mcginnis family, newtown square
Stephanie DeLiberty
June 5, 2013
To the Barr Family: Joe was a special part of the St. Annies Class of '83. I enjoyed seeing him at the last reunion. My condolences to your family at this most difficult time. Prayers are being sent for your comfort and peace.
Joe Wyzen-Gregory
June 5, 2013
My heart goes out for the family and friends. Deeply saddened
Paul&Trisha Heinerichs
June 5, 2013
We will always remember the great person Joe was. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Barr Family
June 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all during this most difficult time.
The Scarboro Family
Kim Dengler
June 5, 2013
The Barr Family,
My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you. Joe will always be remembered with smiles and good memories by all.
Michelle Ryan
June 5, 2013
Dear Regina
I am so sorry for your loss, my heart aches for you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers!
Andi McKeon
June 5, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss.my.thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Lindsay
June 5, 2013
The Lindsay's family thoughts and Prayers are with the Barr's
Sorry for the Loss
Gregg Eskin
June 5, 2013
I will say a prayer for the family.
Welsh Valley Teacher
June 5, 2013
Regina, We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for your strength at this time.
Love Vicki, Donna and Brian Helgenberg
Toni Perrelli Gibson
June 5, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Moeller Family
June 5, 2013
Regina Paige and Joey..
We are so sorry for your unimaginable loss. If there is anything I or my family can do for you please do not hesitate to ask. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
~Karen, Ehren & Beckett
Diane Wilder
June 5, 2013
Regina - Please know that my deepest sympathies are extended to you and your family.
Jim & Michele Hunt
June 5, 2013
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Barr Family!
Kim Sciubba
June 5, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to all of the Barr family. Joe was an awesome guy, proud to have known him.
Simon Ansell
June 5, 2013
Regina, our special thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you, Paige and Joey during this time of sorrow.
Tim Kerns
June 5, 2013
Our Prayers are with you.
Crisanti Family
June 5, 2013
So sorry for your loss, we know the pain and sadness you all are feeling,may God give you strength,our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl (Demkowski) Snyder
June 5, 2013
Regina, there are no words that can ease your pain. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Paige, Joey, and the entire Barr family. God bless you all.
Bill Pharis
June 5, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I always liked Joe. I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Tom Deasey
June 5, 2013
Rest in Peace. Thoughts and prayers to the Barr Family.
June 5, 2013
Dear Matt and Barr family, there really are no words when there is such a sudden and tragic loss. My heart aches for you and my prayers are with you all.
Fondly,
Kim Petty
Veronica Foisy
June 5, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the entire Barr family. Regina, Paige, and Joey I am so sorry for your loss.
the Cassidy Family
June 5, 2013
Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Barr family. Thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time of loss.
June 5, 2013
Let the pain in your heart be balanced by the joy of the memories
You and Joe created for Paigie girl and Joey.
In my thoughts and prayers.
Hilarie Hawley
Maureen Shanahan
June 5, 2013
Regina, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Garrison Family
June 5, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Barr Family,from the Upper Merion Community.
BRETT PETERSON
June 5, 2013
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE BARR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD GRANT HIS STRENGTH TO EACH EVERYONE OF YOU GOING FORWARD. BRETT PETERSON & FAMILY.
June 5, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing.
He is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, the Bonner Family
Dottie McGinnis
June 5, 2013
Regina and children: My prayers and condolences. God Bless.
Dottie McGinnis
June 5, 2013
To Jim and his dear daughters and sons - My deepest sympathy, love and prayers.
Wendy Garcia
June 5, 2013
Regina - It is such an understatement to simply tell you how saddened our family is by your loss and the hurt which inevitably accompanies such a tragedy. You and yours are the "salt of the earth" and I hope you can take some solace from the fact that you, Paige and Joey are in our thoughts, as well as in the thoughts of hundreds of others. Please note that if there is anything we can do for you, do not hesitate to ask. We are always here for you.
Wendy, Marissa, Arielle, Alex & David
June 5, 2013
Matt,
My deepest sympathy. You and your family will be in my daily prayers.
Joe is now with my Joe in Heaven.
God Bless. Mrs. P (Joe & Tracy's Mom)
June 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Barr family. Joe was a great person that always looked out for me when I was growing up. He will be missed by many but never forgotten. Keith and Andrea
June 5, 2013
Our prayers are with the entire Barr family. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort as He welcomes Joe home, and may your faith help ease the pain from this awful loss.
Blessings! Peter and Peggie Federico
Sally Todorow
June 5, 2013
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal" From a headstone in Ireland Regina, Paige, Joey and to all the Barr family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Much love, Walt, Sally, Kim & Nick Todorow
Carolyn Penna
June 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to the Barr family.
the OHara Family
June 5, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the Barr family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maureen & Mike Forbell
June 5, 2013
Our hearts are heavy with sadness. We send all our love and sympathy to the Barr Family.
The Fredrickson Family
June 5, 2013
We are so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Barr family at this difficult time.
Brett Peterson
June 5, 2013
My condolences to the entire Barr Family durng this difficult time. May the Lord grant all of you strength going forward. Brett Peterson & Family
Michael Steppke
June 5, 2013
Rest easy joe you where a great co- worker and a great person.
denise white
June 4, 2013
my dearest friend Mary, I am so sorry for the lose of your brother. Our prayers go out to and your family. All our love and support..Denise, Kelly & Ashly White
Brian Van Zyl
June 4, 2013
We are terribly saddened by your loss. Our wishes go out to the Barr family.
John Hochhaus
June 4, 2013
I am terribly sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He will be forever remembered as an outstanding man, athlete, mentor, coach and family man. My thoughts are prayers are with the entire Barr family during this tough time.
James Dengler
June 4, 2013
Barr Family,
Joe chose and wore with pride #1 for his football Jersey. I know he was #1 in all of your lives as a great father. He was always joyful, friendly and caring to everyone he met. Memories from Marple, Widner, and as Fraternity Brother. Our family lit a candle today praying for strength and peace for all of you...
Michael Steppke
June 4, 2013
Rest Easy joe you were a great co- worker and a great person.
Dr. Norman Fienman
June 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. It was only yesterday that I was honored to be the pediatrician for the entire Barr clan. Memories are what makes us immortal.
June 4, 2013
Regina, Paige and Joey, your loss has deeply touched many who knew Joe. We are all here for you.
The Rossi Family
Joy Jay
June 4, 2013
our thoughts are with your family, may you find strength and peace.
Mike, Lori, Rhianna, & Lexy Snyder
June 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Regina, Paige, Joey, and the entire Barr family. We pray you find the strength to make it through this very difficult time. Joe will be sorely missed. We'll never forget the time we spent together on our family vacation with you guys and Joe in Disney World. He was a great friend and family man who we'll never forget. Please let us know if there is anything you need.
June 4, 2013
Joe brightened many of our lives with his love of life. We will miss you but never forget you. Our thoughts and Prayers are with the entire Barr Family.
The Rayer Family
Molly McLaughlin
June 4, 2013
"God bless the Barr family"
Howard Pyle
June 4, 2013
My deepest condolences to Regina, Paige, Joey and the entire Barr family. Joe was a great man that loved his family above all other and I was proud to call him my friend. I miss him already!
June 4, 2013
jennifer mazzenga
Jodi and Joe Whoriskey
June 4, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Joe. He was loved by many. Your family is in our thoughts.
June 4, 2013
You are all in our prayers and thoughts......Mark, Sophia & Lily Wagner
The Abbonizio's
June 4, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the whole Barr family.
Paul, Laurie & Cole Heinerichs
June 4, 2013
Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Barr family. Joe was such an amazing, kind, and selfless person.
Dawn Gormley
June 4, 2013
May your star in heaven shine as bright as it did at MNHS, Joe! God bless you and your beautiful family. Anything the family needs, please ask!
Brett Baumeister
June 4, 2013
Regina & the entire Barr Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe was a great man who will be sorely missed, but Never Forgotten.
Amit Jani
June 4, 2013
Regina, strength and prayers to you Paige and Joey, and the entire Barr family.
June 4, 2013
Regina
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time. There are no words to even begin to help you heal. Joe is looking down at you, Paige and Joey and smiling at how much love and support you have around. Please if there is anything we can do for you - just ask!!
The McCabe Family
Susan Klusarits
June 4, 2013
Regina, Joey and Paige, you are forever in are hearts and prayers, our family is here for you and love you. No words can describe this absolute tragedy. Strength and peace to all of you...
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