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Beloved husband of Karen E. Barry (nee Morjal), whom he married March 2, 1990, loving father of Ryan Patrick Barry and Matthew Peter Barry, and, of course, Tanner. Devoted son of the late John "Jack" (Judy) Barry and the late Anita (nee Klatt) Barry, dear brother of Jay (Amy) Barry, Jeff (Annette) Barry, Joe Barry, Jim (Bridget) Barry and Jeanne (Will) Rodenkirch, son-in-law of the late Gus and June Morjal, brother-in-law of Tammy Barry, Peter and Barbara Morjal and Patty and Bob Pagni, fond nephew, cousin, uncle, great-uncle, and adored friend to many.
John grew up in Oak Lawn, IL, attended St. Catherine of Alexandria Elementary School, and was a 1976 graduate of St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago, where he excelled as a running back on the football team. He received a bachelor's degree in economics from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN, and was a member of the Wabash football team that played Widener in the 1977 Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl. The Pioneers beat John's Little Giants 39–36.
John was employed as a broker for many years at The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). He enjoyed vacationing with family and friends, football, skiing, golfing, gardening, and everything about Naperville. But, most of all, he adored his boys and lived life to the fullest.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, 5:00-9:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7, 1:00 PM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.
Interment will be private.
Please join the family after the funeral mass, at 1703 Ada Court, Naperville, IL 60540, to continue the celebration of John's life.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to:
Wabash College and mailed to: 301 W. Wabash Ave., Crawfordsville, IN 47933-0352. Please make your check payable to: Wabash College and write "In memory of John Barry" in the check memo line. Gifts can also be made online at wabash.edu/give and over the phone at (877) 743-4545.
For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.
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Tricia Udelhofen
September 6, 2024
I was blessed to work on the trading floor with John, always had a smile to share and a beautiful heart.
So sorry for your loss, definitely gone too soon.
Keeping all he loved in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura DeJohns
September 5, 2024
Dear Karen and family,
I am so incredibly sad to hear this. I know there are no words, but I want you to know that I am praying for and thinking of your entire family during this unimaginable time. I'm so very sorry.
Pat O'Shea
September 4, 2024
My sympathies to Karen & the Barry Family in this very difficult time. John and I were friends since 1st grade and grew up playing football & hockey in his backyard. We lost touch when I moved out of state many years ago but was fortunate enough to play in a foursome at Geneva, Wisconsin this past June, we laughed all day long as if we were still in the yard. RIP Johnny!, you will be missed!
Jim Wilson
September 4, 2024
I remember, John is a likable good natured guy with a great sense of humor. I´m very very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
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September 3, 2024
Barry family sorry to hear about your great loss may God be with you all at this time of sorrow..
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