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1951
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2024
Barry McConnell Obituary
November 4, 1951 - November 6, 2024
Barry James McConnell passed away peacefully in Bullhead City, Arizona on November 6, 2024 at the age of 73.
Barry was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on November 4, 1951. Barry was preceded by his parents James (Bud) and Helen McConnell and brother Ryan.
Barry attended St. Mary's High School. After high school Barry attended Wheeling College in West Virginia and eventually moved back to Greenwich and joined the Greenwich Police Department where he served from 1973 -1978. After leaving the Police Department, Barry moved to Long Beach, California and started a career with McDonnell Douglas/Boeing Aircraft Company in the Security Division. Barry eventually moved up the ranks to become Chief of Security. He worked for Boeing for 28 years and retired in 2007. After retirement, Barry relocated to Bullhead City, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Linda, daughter Dina, son David and brother Scott. Barry was a grandfather and great-grandfather.
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Mark and Jenean Cerami
May 20, 2025
We are so shocked to hear of Barry passing, we are sending our condolences and love to Linda and family. Sincerely, Mark & Jenean Cerami
Marty Darragh Winslow Dexter
January 25, 2025
so sorry to hear of Barry`s passing. He was a great guy and a good friend.
Donna and Chris Cron
January 19, 2025
Dear Scott, losing a brother is so huge. We are thinking of you who have now have had 2 such huge losses. Barry and Ryan were both amazing men. Our love to you, Scott. Hope you are well. Donna and Chris
Donna and Chris Cron
January 19, 2025
Linda and family, we were so shocked to recently learn of Barry’s passing. He was our dear, dear friend for so many years and Bestman at our wedding. Chris and Barry had a heartfelt friendship and shared an apartment for a few years. Every memory I have of Barry is a great one. So sorry for your terrible loss.
Donna and Chris
Karolynn Gariepy
January 3, 2025
Condolences to the family. He was a good neighbor.
Betty Ebzery
December 16, 2024
Family of Barry McConnell: Our sincere sympathy for the loss of Barry. When we first moved to Riverside CT with our family, our next door neighbor was the McConnell family. We shared many good years and our kids were friends. Sorry for your loss. Betty and Jim Ebzery and family
Pam Merritt
December 13, 2024
My condolences to the McConnell family. Rest in Peace Barry.
Gus Frederick
December 13, 2024
So sorry to read this. Barry was a great guy, remember walking the beat on Greenwich Ave. and patrolling the Back Country. Condolences to the McConnell family. Met he Rest in Peace
Marylou Blume
December 13, 2024
SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS. BARRY WAS A GREAT GUY AND WE HAD SO MUCH FUN BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS ! GOOD MMEMORIES.
SENDING LOVE AND PRAYERS
Don Merchant
December 12, 2024
Barry was a neighbor fellow police officer and friend. Condolences to his wife and children and my dear friend Scotty.RIP
Thomas Smith
December 12, 2024
Sorry to hear about Barry passing. He was great to work with, and friend. RIP
Tom McCue
December 12, 2024
Barry was pleasure to work with and a joy to knock down a few cold ones with after a four to midnight shift. He was a true McConnell.
Rest in peace brother.
Tom
Frank Curcio
December 11, 2024
Scott, Dina and Family my deepest condolences.
Such sad news. Barry and I go back to Saint Catherine´s and Saint Mary´s. We had some great times together. A good man and dear friend.
Kevin
December 11, 2024
So sorry to hear this news ...rest in peace Brother !!
Andrew Gol
December 11, 2024
Barry was the most likable person I´ve ever known. His loss to us is heartbreaking.
Harry Catanzaro
December 10, 2024
Sorry to read of Barry's passing, a good friend from the old days here in Greenwich. R.I.P.
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