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Nicholas Barber Obituary
AGE: 89 • Bridgewater
Nicholas J. ("Bucky") Barber, 89, died Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset, Somerville. Born October 7, 1926, in Bound Brook, he was the son of the late Nicholas A. and Antonette Romano Barber. He graduated from Bound Brook High School, Class of 1944. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and fought in World War II aboard destroyer escort Halloran (DE-305). After the war, he earned a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and a Master's degree from Seton Hall University.
Mr. Barber was a guidance counselor in the Bridgewater-Raritan school district for 33 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the New Jersey Education Association. He enjoyed golf, Atlantic City and spending summers in Lavallette.
He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Bledsoe Barber. He is survived by his brother, Robert (Janet) Barber of Middlesex; his sister, Rita Gilrain of Bound Brook; seven nephews and six nieces.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, at Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph R. C. Church, Bound Brook. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bridgewater. Friends will be received at the funeral home between 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22.
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Albert Viscione
August 19, 2017
Always a gentleman! A second Cousin, first to my Dad Albert J. Viscione. I had him as a Guidance Counselor and Teacher at Washington School and got to speak with him at various occasions. He remembered many events from long ago in great detail. Sad to see they just tore the old school down. Eternal rest in peace.
George Beronio
April 23, 2016
I remember Mr. Barber well as the Bridgewater-Raritan East (at the time) high school guidance counselor who helped a slightly overwhelmed kid face the brink of adulthood. He made his students each of the thousands of them know they were listened-to. He played a huge part in replacing confusion and fear in young adults with confidence and optimism. Which is pretty cool.
The students and families of Bridgewater are lucky to have had him on their side for so many years.
Linda Hoski
April 20, 2016
Dear Uncle Bob,Aunt Janet And Family, Our Heartfelt Thoughts And Prayers Are With All Of You On The Passing Of Uncle Bucky. Love,Laurie,Marty,Dean,Drew And Dylan.Renee And Vic,Linda And Jeff.
April 20, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the Barber family,
God is our refuge and strength in times of distress.
May God sustain and comfort you during this time of sorrow.
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