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Christian Freeman
October 26, 2018
What a Great Man Barry was, He knew how to put a smile on my face. I meet him when I lived in Birmingham, Mi in the Late 80's. We chatted at least once every year. Today is his Birthday as I went to wish him a Happy Birthday on Facebook I notice something wrong there have been no updated post of his loving family that he talked about.
So I did a google search and found out that he passed away. Today I'm very happy to have met him and very sad to know that such a great person has left us.
Barry, Thank you for being my friend without judgment. You are one of the best.
Christian Freeman
July 5, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss, please accept our condolences.
John & Kathy Van Houdt.
Rochelle Meyers
April 30, 2016
Cindy,
what an amazing person indeed. May time heal your pain and loss. You were truly blessed to have a great husband and father for Lucy. God Speed! Rochelle Meyers
Melissa Bebelos
March 29, 2016
Kary and Christine, Please accept our deepest condolences. You and your family are in our prayers.
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Connie Craig
March 28, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Barry's kindness, generosity and love for life will always remain with me. He was a mentor and friend but his love for Cindy and Lucy knew no limits. Peace.
Mitzi Miles
March 28, 2016
I'm so sorry and shocked to hear of Barry's passing. it was a blessing to know such a kind, fun, talented and giving person. I'm so sad for Cindy and Lucy, they were truly the light of his life.
Steve Schroeder
March 25, 2016
I was so stunned to hear of Barry's passing. I just finished a couple of new radio commercials with him last week. We've worked together for years and he was always very accommodating and helpful not to mention one of the nicest guys I know. He will be greatly missed. The service today was beautiful. Barry and his family will be in our prayers.
Susan Proctor
March 25, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Barry passing. He was a wonderful person and a great customer. He will be missed. Prayers and love to his family.
Sharon Ricketts
March 25, 2016
Sending prayers and love to my friend, Cindy Zate, Lucy and the entire "boatload" of friends and family. So terribly sorry to learn of your loss.
Tony Russell
March 25, 2016
So saddened to hear of Barry's passing. So pleasant, so friendly, so passionate about the VO biz, sor much fun to be around. A good, good man.
Nan Keilman
March 25, 2016
Barry always brought a smile to my face and always will. Thoughts and prayers are with his family. Love, "Girl Friday"
Ethan Handelman
March 25, 2016
Yesterday, I learned that the man who hired me for my first real job passed away. Barry Zate was only 11 years older than me, and his daughter is the same age as mine.
I remember going to work for Barry and his brother, Ron Zate, when I was still in high school. Their odd combination of silly and dark humor in equal measure made my time at Liberty Hill Corporation exceptional. Indeed, when I first saw the sad news about Barry, I had a fleeting suspicion that it was a Huck Finn-style prank. Barry might have enjoyed that.
I will miss Barry, as I'm sure many others will. As an entrepreneur, as a voice artist, as a husband, as a father, and especially as a friend, he was special.
Kathy Dziegielewski
March 25, 2016
My deepest sympathies are with Cindy, Lucy, and the family. May your fondest memories be a light throughout all darkness.
Nancy Janis
March 25, 2016
My Dear Ilene,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your whole family. May your dear Son R.I.P.
Mary Ellen Murphy
March 25, 2016
I worked with Barry in Detroit radio in th 90's and he was always a class act and very funny too. We recently became friends on Facebook and it was wonderful to see him as a Father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ellen Murphy
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