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BARRY BRUCKER Obituary

Name: Memorial service for BARRY BRUCKER
Start: 2016-09-07T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Elkins Park School

BRUCKER
BARRY, 69, passed on August 31st, 2016. Son of the late Hilda and Milton. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Hanne Laursen; their 2 children, Joanna and Mikael; his sister, Susan (Robert) Goldfarb and nephew, Ian. He was a pillar in the Cheltenham community, master educator, mentor and friend to many.
Memorial Service at Elkins Park School, 8149 New 2nd St., Elkins Park, on Wed., Sept 7th, 6 P.M. Shiva at the family's home on Thurs. and open house on Fri., 5 P.M. Contributions in his memory may be made to Cheltenham School District Foundation, 2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park or Seeds of Hope Food Pantry, 1610 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher. Include Barry Brucker in subj line.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 2, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for BARRY BRUCKER

16 Entries

Bruce Barsky

August 27, 2023

We taught together for many years and shared many laughs He will always be missed

Matt Callahan

August 28, 2021

After our son Dan died, my wife Kathy began receiving
signs from Dan. These signs always seemed to ease Kathy's grief. I was never so lucky.
Yesterday found me on Frankford Ave in the far Northeast of Philly. Returning home to Fox Chase, I decided to use Frankford Ave. - not my usual route home. At about the 9200 block of the Avenue I happened to glance to my left only to see the street sign that reads, BARRY ST, This became a sign to me. A sign more spiritual than demographic. I felt the warmth of Barry's friendship the rest of the ride home
and throughout the remainder of the day. Finally, I received a sign. A sign from my good friend Barry,
Thank you Barry.

Matt Callahan

August 30, 2020

Hanna,
I think of Barry and miss him more each time I pass your former home on Church Rd.
A great teacher to his students and colleagues; a great friend to those of us lucky to know and love him; a great roommate who was always there us and a great loss to all.
On this 4th anniversary of Barry’s death, I send my love to you and your family.

Brian Krase

August 28, 2020

It has been four years since Barry’s death. I miss him every day. Memories of all the good times sustain me. Brian Krase

Bruce Barsky

August 27, 2020

Barry was a good leader but his fear hiking skills, especially when we went to PEEC with the 6th grade class left a lasting expression. He was a good guy who is surly missed by all. Rest In Peace My Friend. Buce and Sheila Barsky

Lucy G Rhoda

September 18, 2016

I just found out about Barry's passing. I was sad to hear this. He will be missed. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years at Elkins Park School.

My condolences to the entire family.

Beth & Jeff Alper and family

September 11, 2016

Just learned of Barry's passing; what a wonderful man, mentor, and mensch--and what a deep loss to the Cheltenham community. We are so saddened to hear and sorry we did not know about the memorial service at EP. Our sincere sympathy to Hanne, Meeks, and Joanna.

Matt Callahan

September 7, 2016

Hanne,Joanna and Mikael.

...just a little yeast leavens the dough and makes it rise.
In this land of plenty we have so much for which to be thankful. Barry is the one for whom I am most thankful. As the steadfast roommate, a faithful friend and a fellow teacher he was "super." Barry became the yeast in my life in so many ways. Barry's influence made me a more accepting and better person, he helped me rise socially and professionally. I will always remember Brooks with a smile.
I grieve Barry's death, but I know he is at peace with his great parents and our God. My deepest sympathy to you. I am praying that God will ease your pain in your time of grief.

"Skits" Soroko

September 5, 2016

Barry was a true friend to all. He was a visionary. At Glenside, he created a totally independent, prescriptive math program for his 5th graders. Because of his insightful daily prescriptions for his students and thousands of mini-lessions, his Math class always achieved incredible results making years of progress during 5th grade. Barry also loved the environmental/science extravaganza he and his students designed yearly. Months of collaborative, hands-on learning preceded 3 days and 2 nights of lifelong memories at College Settlement Camp in Horsham! He particularly enjoyed the nightly campfire activities! Today 40 years later we call these these things Differentiated Instruction and Project Based learning. Barry was a tireless worker and truly respected by students, staff, and parents. His colleagues really appreciated his skill creating class lists. He met with 4th and 5th grade teachers having productive dialogue gathering critical information. After hundreds of hours considering every imaginable variable, his skillfully, crafted lists guaranteed every school year started off right! Brooks..you are missed and will always be in our hearts!

Sharon Presser

September 4, 2016

Condolences from the Presser family. Barry was a wonderful asset to the Cheltenham community for so many years. He was there for our children whenever we needed him. RIP, Barry.

Bruce Barsky

September 3, 2016

Barry was a teacher who loved his craft and enjoyed working with children as well as staff. He has left an imprint on many students lives and will be remembered for giving them the life skills they will use forever. He was a good friend and peer and I can only pray that he is finally at peace

Brian S

September 3, 2016

My condolences. "Mr." Brucker was my 5th-grade homeroom teacher & social studies teacher at Elkins Park Middle School, 1985-'86. I remember him fondly. He had a self-deprecating sense of humor, e.g., referring to his bald head as the "Brucker Plains."

Jimmy McCollum

September 2, 2016

Barry Brucker (Mr. B, Brooks) was truly a great friend and a mentor to me. I met Barry through Matt Callahan and we began an excellent friendship. He was quite helpful to me when I needed some guidance in my life. He was raised on Levick Street in Northeast Philadelphia. He was the son of Hilda and Milt. I became very friendly with Barry's parents through the years. They were very nice to me as well. I worked with Milt in Port Richmond for a few years at Dave's Deli. Milt was a very funny man who knew the retail business very well. We worked for Larry at the Deli.
Barry and I lived together after my college years and up until I got married in 1979. During this period, Barry, who was a teacher, had a big influence on my decision to become a teacherl. I guess he saw some attributes in me that fostered this idea of me becoming a teacher. With his insistence, I entered Temple University's Master's Program and became a teacher myself. I went on to teach for 38 years. It was a good decision and I guess Barry perceived that from the very beginning. Barry is a Philly sports fan and that connection helped foster a great relationship between us. He loved Temple first and then the Big 5. Barry married Hanna Laursen and had two children (Joanna and Mikael). We remained friends with some contact as the years passed and I am very thankful for all that Barry did for me. One of Barry's best decisions was marrying Hanna Laursen, a great women. Barry....thanks!

Phyllis Williams

September 2, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I was a teacher at Cedarwood and a parent of children at EP Middle School while Barry was an administrator. I had the utmost respect for him as an administrator and an understanding human being. His absence is a great loss to all of us.

brian Krase

September 2, 2016

We were very fortunate to have Barry in our lives. He was the kindest, most caring person. He will remain with us always, everyday, as long as we can remember.

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