Bernard Joseph McFadden

Bernard McFadden Obituary

McFADDEN, Bernard (Barney) Joseph Actor/General Contractor/ Designer. Born: Nov. 22, 1946 - New York City. Died: Mar. 9, 2006 - Los Angeles, CA. Passed away after suffering a stroke. Survived by his loving wife Rossie Grose; his brothers Guinness and Thomas; and sister Rosemary. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m. at Woodland Hall in Temescal Gateway Park, 15601 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. In lieu of flowers, and for donation information, please email [email protected].

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Mar. 15 to Mar. 18, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernard McFadden

14 Entries

James A Matier

June 17, 2024

Today is June 17th 2024, I just stumbled across this site and the obituary for Barney McFadden, I attended Southampton College of Long Island University from September 1965 to May or June 1966 my room mates name was Barney McFadden he told me his full name was Bernard Joseph Eugene McFadden. We were friendly bit did not socialize, Barney was a fan of the band the Young Rascals ( later called the Rascals). Barney was a great roommate, I drove him back to his family apartment on, I think Central Park west and said goodbye to each other over the years I would wonder how he was doing. I will now pray for his soul,rest in peace Barney. James A Matier

Steven Peltz

March 9, 2023

I miss Barney and many of those who signed the book in 2006

Rick Auerbach

April 1, 2006

Dear Rossie,

Barney and I shared something special in our years at Southampton. Our late night talks solved many of the problems of the world. After losing track of each other,we recently made contact and he said he would be traveling east soon and we would try to meet. Needless to say I was deeeply saddened when I heard of his untimely passing. My condolences to you and his entire family. Rest in peace old friend.

Paul Issa

March 30, 2006

I am extremely saddened at the news of Barney's death. We studied acting together, at the Neighborhood Playhouse School in New York, over thirty-five years ago. Fortunately, I got to see him and meet Rossie a few years ago in Los Angeles, and it was just like old times - he had hardly changed. I will miss him.

Peter and Mary Beth Hand

March 23, 2006

Peter and Bernie (his name used during high school) were classmates at Malvern prep. What wonderful memories we have of our dating days and great fun with "Bernie". I'll never forget the excitement seeing him on stage in NYc with Diana Riggs. Even Peter's mom came along with us---she too loved him, and followed his aspirations and accomplishments, as we did! Life is certainly too short, and often unfair....and now filled with regret at not catching up more often....

Rest dear friend, in a field of shamrocks. And Rossie.....God he spoke such beautiful words of you! Peter and Mary Beth

Rory Sinclair

March 23, 2006

Dear Cousin Rossie:

I was away in Scotland delivering a paper at the University of Edinburgh when this all transpired. Mary told me about it by phone.

Oh dear Rossie - what can one possibly say about this tremendouos loss exccept to recall, as often as we are able in the hurley-burley of our busy lives, theat each day is a gift and we are to savour each one that we share with our fellow beings

Out thoughts are with you dear Rossie while you adapt to a new life without our good man Barney.

with much love

Rory

Barb and Rich Thake

March 23, 2006

And now, on we go ...

RSR Steel Fabrication

March 22, 2006

Our most sincere and deepest condolences on the loss of Barney, one of the most fun and jovial customers we ever had. May he rest in peace.

Bruce Kaiser

March 21, 2006

Barney had just made himself a peanut butter on white. He took a bite, flashed me a look, and proceeded to take the entire sandwich into his mouth. Cheeks stretched to maximum, he chewed the mortar with fervor and delight until it was gone. I think he did the same to life.

Fred Rakity

March 21, 2006

It was my second semester of my freshman year when I roomed with Andy Cavaliere. Many nights Barney would come over to the room and just hang out with us. Both Andy and Barney left us way too soon. May they both rest in peace.

Steven Peltz

March 20, 2006

We could tell Barney was different. He didn't go along with the crowd. Instead he stood as an alternative many of were too young to appreciate. After all that, he had the greatest laugh the world has ever known. He used it many times on the NYC subway when little old ladies recognized him from a TV soap he was on and would yell at him for not treating his girlfriend du jour nicer. He had a great way of making you feel comfortable if he liked you. He was both creative and analytical, difficult to accomplish. He made the space around him a safe place for all. I will dearly miss him, his voice and his laugh.

Ron Manganiello

March 20, 2006

Rest in Peace Barney. I haven't seen you in years but I have such fond memories of you from Southampton. You were the RA of my freshman dorm and you were an inspiration to us all.

MICHAEL FERRAN

March 20, 2006

DEAR SHARON,

DON'T KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER ME, BUT WE MET AT MY RESTAURANT IN SOUTHAMPTON A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. WHAT A GREAT SURPRISE IT WAS IT WAS TO SEE BARNEY. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BARNEY'S PASSING. HE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON, AS YOU WELL KNOW

MY SYMPATHY TO YOU

Sharon Chadha

March 17, 2006

Barney's loving hand and creative genius are apparent in every room in our house. He could always be counted on to solve any problem and with grace and humor. Rest in peace Barney, you will be dearly missed. Our deepest condolences to his beloved Rossy and the other family members. Baji will say prayers for him in India. He was one of the very, very few adults to have ever earned her trust. The Chadha family.

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