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Barry Swartz Obituary
Born in Lowell, MA, a son of the late Hymen and Charlotte (Brown) Swartz, he had lived in Rhode Island for many years before moving to Frederick, MD for 15 years. He had lived in Fort Myers, FL for the past 6 years.
Barry was an Assistant Vice President of Ecolab, Inc. headquartered in St. Paul, MN for 30 years.
He was a member of the British Car Club. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Stephanie Swartz of Frederick, MD; one son, Ryan Swartz of Martinsburg, WV; three grandchildren, Keirsten Myers, Jaron Swartz, and Rylan Swartz; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was the brother of the late Judith Harris.
His funeral will be held Saturday, February 11 at 9 A.M. from Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln, RI with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. in St. James Church, 33 Division Street, Manville, RI. His burial will be private.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barry's memory to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Daniel Turner
August 15, 2017
Jeanne, was shocked and very sad to hear of Barry's passing. You know the relationship he and I had at Ecolab from the beginning. He was a true friend Boss and fellow
Ecolab associate. I just found out about it while on vacation with my 3 granddaughters in California this full month of July. My long time friend and former associate in Ecolab Mike Smith in San Diego saw the listing of Barry's passing in the publication of former Ecolab Employees booklet and called me. I notified Tammy who was his Secretary while in Providence RI. I wondered why my e-mails were being returned but figured that Ecolab had a new policy on e-mails going to employees with an Ecolab e-mail like Barry had. We had breakfast for the last time at the Jefferson Dinner last year or so when you all were here for family business I believe. Barry always called me when anyone passed on in Ecolab but when it was his turn, no one thought from Ecolab to let me know. I will pay my respects to his grave site and will have it on the list to visit each Memorial Day with my Girl Friend Marie when we visit and pay respects to many of her family buried in RI. He is and will be missed.
God Bless You and your family. Daniel Turner.
Laura Hobgood
February 15, 2017
Barry was a mentor and a friend. He always greeted and left you with a smile, humor, and words of wisdom. He will be dearly missed. My condolences to his family.
February 14, 2017
BOSS MAN---RIP RH
Stephanie Swartz
February 13, 2017
Love you dad
Sandy Pedersen
February 12, 2017
Barry is missed deeply, how will his admin Toni and I get through our day without Barry's daily call filled with guidance, humor, incouragement and his discussion ending "SEE YA". Barry was a wonderful man who touched all who knew him. Our prayers for Barry precious family to feel all the love and condolences from your Ecolab family.
American Heart Association
February 11, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family today and always.
Diane Lord
February 11, 2017
Heartfelt wishes for comfort to all your family.
The Staff of Bellows-Falso Funeral Home
February 10, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Mark Buran
February 9, 2017
Jeanne, Stephanie and Ryan
Sincere condolences to you at this time. Barry was a very special person of whom was truly someone that changed my life. He was one of the most giving and helpful individuals to me personally when I had some difficult times. He did things for me that were not required, but very much appreciated. Knowing him and having the opportunity to pick up the phone and speak to him anytime, was very comforting. I will miss him very much.
Prayers to you.
Sharon Price
February 9, 2017
Jeanne - Thinking of you in your time of grief.
Judith Newman
February 9, 2017
Rest Peacefully, Barry. You will be sorely missed, Sir.
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