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Barry Fogel Obituary
December 10, 1947 - June 26, 2022
Barry Michael Fogel, 74, passed away on June 26, 2022. The former attorney was the son of the late Sam and Rose Fogel and was preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon.
He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Bassett of Vinton; his children, Aaron (Autumn) Fogel of Nashville, Tennessee, and Alisha Joy and her children, Zach and Ben, of Royal Oak, Michigan. He is also survived by his sister, Jodi Fogel, and her family of West Shokan, New York; his brother-in-law, Daniel Dachille and his family of Roanoke, Virginia, as well as a host of friends and other family members. He was exceptionally kind and intelligent, with a quick wit and a warm smile. He was affectionately called "Dude" by his grandsons; whom he adored.
As Barry requested, there will be no public services. We encourage you to celebrate his memory with good music, good food, and those you love around you. Donations in his memory may be made to the League for Animal Protection, P.O. Box 561, Fincastle, VA 24090, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research @ michaeljfox.org. We send him off with his own words: "Violets are blue, roses are red, we love you more than the Grateful Dead." Arrangements entrusted to Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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Margaret and Randy
July 4, 2022
Dear Aaron, Alisha and Sharon, it´s been so many years but who could forget his boundless sense of humor and diverse intellect despite all the years of chasing those colorful bears..lol..May your memories and his love comfort you and make you chuckle.
BettyJo Anthony
July 2, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was a worthy opponent in the courtroom and a good person in the world. May you find comfort in your memories!
Alan and Terri Phlegar
July 2, 2022
We are sad to hear this news. We remember the Fogel family from swim team at Aquanet. Aaron, Alisha, and family, we are sorry for your loss. Wishing peace and comfort to you all.
Tim and Deb Rasnick
July 2, 2022
Rest in Peace my friend! We had so many good times, both at work and at Grateful Dead shows. Mainly at Grateful Dead shows. A lot of good memories and stories to tell. Much love to Shirley, Aaron and Alisha. May the four winds blow you safely home.
Stephen Hebblethwaite
July 2, 2022
I'm so sad to see this. One of the nicest people I've ever known. My prayers and sympathies go out to Shirley and his family.
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