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Oren Goldstein
September 9, 2023
Been thinking about you so much lately. I probably spent more time 1 on 1 with Shu than anyone in history and still can't believe you are gone. I miss you so much. Rest In Peace you were like a Father to me and sometimes I was like a Father to you. I remember when you put the second coach in your office so that I could take a nap. LOL that was funny. Miss you so much.
Oren Goldstein
November 21, 2021
Miss you Barry. Will never forget you and and taking turns being there for one another. Will never forget you said I was once your right hand and sometimes both when need be. Miss you so much.
Michelle Findling
May 5, 2021
Happy Birthday Barry. We miss you. You truly were a lucky man to have so many people who loved you and whom you affected their lives. You truly were a special person. Very caring, and very generous.
Thanks to his daughter “Mich” (for the birthday reminder) & Jennifer, whom he spoke about with so much love his whole face lit up.
Love Always,
Mich Michelle Findling
michelle
May 4, 2021
happy birthday dad, not a day goes by where I don't think of you.
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Jay Findling
March 4, 2021
Big Shoe , we always think about you ,
Great man , deeply MISSED ,
Jay FLAYVORS Himself Finn
March 4, 2020
Big Shoe , its jay ,j FLAYVORS , Me and MIchelle think about you all the time , We miss you and hope all is well up there , Some day I will meet the girls and tell them how great you were to me and MIchelle and Jennifer and Jon
Joe Zafarani
March 4, 2019
Barry
Can't believe it's been six years since your passing . You where a brother
We had so much in common couple Jewish guys from iBoston in the NYC meat market . I tell my kids about you our business adventures trips
Vegas .. you helicoptered us Atlantic City trips haha never forget you shu a mans man great businessman friend family ! Miss you bro thank for all you
Did for me your always in my hart love you . I just hope your daughters appreciate what a great man there dad is . RIP my brother love you always.
Joe Zafarani
New York
Mark Diamond
March 4, 2019
Cannot believe 6 years has gone by. He would be very proud of his daughters. They have become really amazing people. Barry continues to be missed. He is still in everyone's Heart. Mark Diamond and Stacey Whiteman and Families
Rick Covert
July 8, 2016
Barry was a true inspiration to me. He gave me my first job...ever. He was a very kind hearted, generous man. I learned a great deal from Barry - I haven't to this day, and will never forget him.
Renee Esposito
September 23, 2013
I am so sorry to find out of the passing of Barry. My prayers go out to his family. To those who didn't know Barry he appeared to be a man with a hard exterior and a soft kind inside. He truly changed his image with the birth of his two daughter and beamed whenever he spoke of them. He taught me alot about the shoe business and was a man of great character . Barry had a huge heart! God Bless your family and watch over them.
Linda and Joe Cooper
April 5, 2013
Linda and Bill - We just learned of your brother's passing and our hearts go out to you. I know how much you
and Craig loved him. You are in our thoughts, as is your mother, and we wish all of you strength during this sad time.
Our love to you.
Judith Brooks Gibbs
April 4, 2013
My most sincere condolences to Barry's family. I worked for Shu @ Shuman Sales for years in the late seventies & early eighties. He will always be remembered as a personable, good, person, & an excellent businessman. A great loss. Much love & many prayers!
March 30, 2013
Barry
Always with a smile on your face. My deepest sympathy to your family. A legend in the business and a friend for many years, you will be truly missed. Lorrie Krady
John Fisher
March 23, 2013
Just heard this morning and truly sorry to the family for your loss. The "Shu" and I played many rounds of golf, dated the same girls, and enjoyed being young. Alas we all turn old, but one is never old enough. Barry -- you will be missed.
David and Missy Margolis
March 22, 2013
With deep condolences......
Larry McCusker
March 20, 2013
I knew Barry many years ago when I was employed in the shoe business. Barry was funny and smart, and a very nice person. Please accept my most sincere condolences on his passing
March 16, 2013
Played lots of baseball, football and card games with Barry from 1958-1960. At age eleven he was very smart with numbers and strategies, and he was very funny. And fun-loving. A great friend. I'm dismayed and saddened to see the obituary. Bruce Fireman
March 14, 2013
I knew Barry for over 30 Years. Sold Shoes for him in the early 80s. Sincere
condolences to the Family..
Steve Wilmers
March 14, 2013
Barry and I went back perhaps 30 years to the early 1980s. I sold shoes for him.
I always treasured our relationship. Heartfelt condolences to the entire Family..
Steve Wilmers
March 14, 2013
We're so sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolences.
Cheryl and Steven Smith
March 13, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be remembered in my prayers.
Jonathan Findling
March 13, 2013
The world has lost a great man.
Barry, although I only knew you [personally] for so many years, I am beyond grateful to have had you in my life.
I cannot tell you the influence you've had on my family's life.
Your generosity, kind-heartedness, and intelligence have forever cemented your legacy in the Findling Family.
You will be greatly missed.
Emma Albert
March 13, 2013
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. With love and hugs, the Albert family
Alla & Fred Sosinov
March 13, 2013
Dear Susan,Jennifer and Michelle. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May you all find the courage to move on. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Alla & Fred Sosinov
March 13, 2013
Dear Susan,Jennifer and Michelle! We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May you all find the courage to move on. Our hearts go out to all of you!
Steve Cederberg
March 13, 2013
Dear Shuman Family, Barry was a friend, a mentor, a great salesman, a wonderful, humerous and kind man. He will be greatly missed in the shoe industry. He helped me get off the ground in my own 28 year career in the world of shoes. Unfortunately I never had the pleasure to play a round of golf with him, but we always compared notes. I hope one day to play a round with him in heaven because I know thats where he is. Miss you Shu! Steve and Mary Cederberg. Rocky Mount, NC
Krishna and Annie
March 12, 2013
Susan,Jennifer and Michelle, may you all find the courage to move on. Our hearts go out to you all. We cherish our memories of being around him.
Judy Berenson Braslow
March 12, 2013
LInda and Mrs. Shuman--
I was so sorry to hear of your loss from Bonnie. Even though I only remember Barry as a kid from rapputak days, I know any member of the shuman family had to be wonderful. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Annie Khan
March 12, 2013
To the entire Shuman family Michelle Jennifer,Susan,Trudy Linda,Bill,and Craig Krishna and Annie of Canada send our deepest condolences.I was Jennifer and Michelle live in nanny between the ages of 2-4.Barry was the kindest man who opened his home to a complete stranger and trusted her with his most precious treasures. Michelle and Jennifer know that Krishna and I love you and will always be there for you no matter where we are in the world.Susan my family sends their prayers I will visit you all as soon as you are up to it and wish I could attend the funeral.Take care of each other.
My love and Prayers
Annie
Jeffrey Deutsch
March 12, 2013
Barry and I have been friends for 25 years through the shoe business. I have yet to meet anyone who could make a shoe deal better than Barry-he was the best in the biz. He was completely devoted to his twin girls,and showed me pictures every time I went up to see him in his NY office. I will truly miss our friendship and will never forget him.
March 12, 2013
Dear Barry,
I will always remember our high school and college days together . Your passing was much too soon. Rest in peace .
Fondly,
Jimmy Rosbash
Howard Charnow
March 12, 2013
To the Shuman family, I'm truly very sorry to hear about Barry.I knew Barry for over 20 years and enjoyed talking with him every wensday. Always had a laugh with him. He will truly be missed.
Gay Tanklefsky (Sherman)
March 12, 2013
To Barry's family, I am sending my thoughts and sympathies to you at this sad time. I have memories of Barry from high school days as a fun loving happy go lucky guy who connected so well with everyone. Thinking of his family lots at this time.
Abie Hakim
March 12, 2013
The shoe business will never be the same. Barry Shuman was a true freind, an amazing smart business man with a heart of gold. I will never forget his smile and great sense of humour. We were all blessed to know him and work with him. Barry we all love you and will never forget you.
bonnie b bassuk
March 12, 2013
to the entire shuman family and extended
family:
our sincere wishes for comfort in all
the recollections of your lives together.
bonnie and ed bassuk
Joe Zafarani
March 12, 2013
Barry shuman You are our Hero miss you man ??
Joe Zafarani
March 12, 2013
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Dear Linda Jenffer Michell
Where do I start I'm socked my
Dearest condolences on our great loss ! Barry Shuman ( may Hashem bless him ) was a mans man a great friend we all loved him from the first day we met back in the 80"s in the shoe business . There is not enough space in this small box
To write what Barry ment to me my family and his New York customers . Proud to be Jewish
He was always there for us calling in orders to his house
At 2am in the morning fun one of the boys like a brother . A legend in shoe business and in life !! We love you my friend
And will never forget you RIP!!
Be proud ladies best regards
Lowell Sofer
March 12, 2013
Great guy will be remembered
March 12, 2013
Dear Linda, Jennifer and Michelle,
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Barry. He was a huge part of my past. Our parents were best of friends. Linda, please know I am thinking about you and your family during this very difficult time.
With love,
Amy (Jacobs) Leiner
Bonnie
March 12, 2013
Dear Linda, Bill, Trudy and Craig,
Much love and strength to you at this very sad time,
.....and to Jennifer and Michelle...Your Dad was the most kind, caring and generous man! He had a sweet impish grin and a wonderful sense of humor. He will always be so proud of you...his greatest gifts!
Love,
Bonnie
Alison Greene Blum
March 12, 2013
There was only one "Shu" and he was a wonderful, warm-hearted loving and VERY FUNNY guy. The brightest candles sometimes burn out too quickly. Thinking of all of the Shumans and sending my deepest sympathy.
March 12, 2013
Barry you where a good friend when I need one.
Joe Smith
Alan Warshak
March 11, 2013
I would like to send my condolences to Mrs. Shuman, Linda and the entire family. Barry's infectious smile will be missed by all of us that knew him.
I met Barry in December of 1977 when his generosity helped our company in its infancy. He's been my friend for many years.
Michelle and Jennifer your father loved you more than any of my words could say.
Since you two were born, you have been his whole life. Every time i went to his office he would proudly take out most recent pictures he had of you.
Your vacations together with Grandma kept him elated for weeks.
He had a heart of gold and quietly helped many people without taking credit for it.
You should always be very proud to be his daughters.
He will be missed by many many people.
Barry "Rest in Peace"
March 11, 2013
Daddy, you are the most caring, loving person in this world. you were passionate about so many things. You were always there for me. i think about you every second. i miss you.
-Jennifer
Maxine Stetling
March 11, 2013
Barry paul and I are going to miss you so much for the few months that we got to know you it seem like I have known you for many years .you are always going to be in our heart I wil always remember your smile . Linda my prayers are with you and the rest of the family .paul and maxine
March 11, 2013
Dear Trudy, and Linda and Bill and the rest of the family, too:
We just got the tragic news from Bill,
Would that we could say something smart or comforting. Or that we could get Barry back to you for just one more hug. But, as you can well imagine, we tried to do it with our Richie -- and it didn't work.
Why do bad things always happen to good people?
Let's talk when you return to Florida. It may help all of us.
In any event, rest assured that Barry is already up there with Mike -- and, if we know Mike, he has already arranged with the starter for the best starting times.
Be well -- love
Temi and Bradford Saivetz
Michelle Findling
March 11, 2013
You will truly be missed but we were so lucky to have known you.
Jay Finn
March 11, 2013
Barry , you were a real Legend , my family , Michelle , Jennifer and Jonathan and Phil will never FORGET YOU
March 11, 2013
we send our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Donald and Ronni Baron
March 11, 2013
My deepest condolences to Barry's family and those who loved him. He was a special person to us. and will live in our hearts forever. This picture of him is perfect. That's the face I will always remember and his big, generous, warm heart. The world won't be the same.
Michelle, Mich Findling
Jay Finn
March 11, 2013
Barry , you were a special guy to me and Michelle , You will never be forgotten , YOU WERE A LEGEND J FLAVORS SHOES
March 11, 2013
Dear Linda, Bill, Mrs. Shuman, Craig & the rest of your dear family,
All our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. We love you all and will keep Barry in our thoughts always.
With ALL our love,
Marcia & Carl Levine and Family
March 11, 2013
he was loved by us and his friends, we will miss him dearly as his family and friends do already.
james & tania vanarsdale
Reza, Eileen, Sara, & Hannah Khorshidi
March 11, 2013
Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathy for your loss. Our daughter is a classmate of the twins. May all the good memories help you get through this tough time.
Danny yakoel
March 11, 2013
I like to sand my condolence to SHUMAN famly .i know Barry over 35 yers i am going TO MISS hIM .We had diffrences but we love each other i will PRAY for him, my friend so you can rest in peace.
March 11, 2013
Dearest Linda, Howard called me with this terrible news and I cannot stop thinking of you and your family. It's been many years since we have seen each other but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. I wish you peace during this terrible time, Jamie Weinman
Peter Meshon
March 11, 2013
Dear Mrs Shulman and Linda,
Our thought are with you during this tragic time. Be rest assured that Barrys
infectious smile and laugh will leave all of us with a warm memory of his life.
Rene and Peter Meshon
Carol Garden
March 11, 2013
I would like to send my deepest condolences and prayers to Barrys family. I will miss him more than words can ever say. He will remain in my heart forever and always, and I will keep you all in my prayers. Love, Carol Garden
Andrea Newman-Winston
March 11, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the family. We may not have been in touch after high school, but, I have very warm and happy memories of my years with all the people with whom I came into contact. Needless to say, Barry is a part of those memories.
The Wasilewski Family Marty, Lynn, Rachel & Ashley
March 11, 2013
Our family has known Barry & Susan since the girls started kindergarten. We can't begin to expess how saddened we are to hear the news. We hope that the comfort in knowing that you have the friendship and support of so many will help ease the pain of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help lessen your burdens at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prays are with you all. May God Bless & Guide you Always. Fondly,
Robert Wein
March 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire shuman family We have been friends for years. Life will go on, but the hurt will never go away. RIP. dear friend.
Meryl Kaplan
March 11, 2013
Dear Shuman Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all during this most difficult time.
Meryl & George Kaplan
lisa (altshuler) freidus
March 11, 2013
My sincere prayers go out to your family at this time. Barry and I went to school together and I Will always remember his beautiful heart and smile~
March 11, 2013
to the shuman family, dennis and I can't express the sadness we feel for your family. love cece and dennis herman
Mark Diamond
March 11, 2013
To the entire Shuman Family,
Barry and I coached softball with the girls together. We chatted up a big storm, and we became good friends.
There are no words that can ever bring you comfort of losing someone so dear to you.
Stacey and I and our entire family will continue to be here for your girls. Barry will continue to be in our hearts always. Please know that he touched us ALL with his kindness, and his friendship!!
Mark Diamond and Family----Needham, MA
American Heart Association
March 11, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Jane Sherman
March 10, 2013
So Very Sorry for your loss, Barry was a classmate of mine in high school.
March 10, 2013
I can't belive it, Barry our freind and most inportant one of us our family.
we will miss you so much we love you and miss you...
Oren Keren and Sharon Goldstein
Donna POPKIN
March 10, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was a very good friend to me when I was going through a very difficult time. I will always remember him. My thoughts are with you
Linda Coven
March 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss!
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