Alvaro Antonio Barrios

Alvaro Antonio Barrios, age 68, passed away at Hackensack Meridian Medical Center on June 6th, 2024.
A long-time resident of Rochelle Park, Al was born on September 18th, 1955, in Barranquilla, Colombia to Victor and Evangelina Barrios. The Barrios family moved to Hackensack, NJ in 1968. Al was a 1974 graduate of Hackensack High School and received his bachelor's degree in 1978 from the University of New Haven where he was an integral member of the men's soccer team and played in the NCAA Division II championship game in 1976. He later received his executive MBA from Steven's Institute of Technology. He had recently retired after a more than 40-year career as a manufacturing engineer at L3Harris in Clifton, NJ.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Vilma; his children Cristian (Danielle) Barrios, Leslie (David) Barrios Marcelino, and Jonathan Barrios; and his two grandchildren Luke and TJ. He is also survived by his parents, Victor and Evangelina Barrios; his siblings Tina (Michael) Goyette, Elena (Rafael) Pita, and Victor (Lisa) Barrios. He is predeceased by his sister-in-law, Betsy, the wife of his brother, Richard Barrios. He is also predeceased by his father-in-law, Manuel Troya. He will be forever loved and remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.
Al was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his close-knit family with music playing and an infectious laugh that was loved by all. An avid New York Yankees fan, he would spend many nights with the game on and a cold beer in his hand. Al loved playing with his two grandchildren and will always hold them close to his heart.
Visiting Sunday, June 9 from 1pm - 5pm at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 S. Fairview Ave. Paramus, NJ. Graveside service Monday, 10:45am at the Garden of Memories, 300 Soldier Hill Rd. Township of Washington. Private entombment.