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EAST GREENBUSH - Samuel J. Barr, 78, passed away on August 28, 2024. He was born October 8, 1945, in Troy, N.Y., to the late Samuel and Nora S. (Doherty) Barr.
After graduating from Troy High School, Class of '64, Sam was called to serve in the U.S. Navy, in 1966, and served his country for two years aboard the U.S.S. Gainard, and four years inactive duty until his honorable discharge. In 1996, Samuel married his beloved wife, Lynne A. Mosher, and together they enjoyed many adventures before settling down in East Greenbush, N.Y.
Samuel worked as a Traveling Operator for the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (National Grid) in Albany. His time with the company spanned over 37 years until his retirement.
Samuel was a car enthusiast. During his free time, he loved drag racing his Grand National Buick, with his nephew, Joseph Sidoti, at the Lebanon Valley Speedway. A self-proclaimed foodie, Samuel loved dining out and trying new restaurants all around the Capital District and beyond. He had a true gift of making people laugh, and was never at a loss for words.
Along with his beloved wife, Lynne, he is survived by his children, Jason Barr, Eric Barr; sisters, Noreen (Harold) Wade, Marlene Ross; nieces and nephews, Brian (Susan) Wade, Shelia (Bruce) Barkevich, Karen (Jim) Carminucci, Kevin (Beth) Wade, Matthew (Milly) Wade, Steven Ross, Keith Ross, Kimberly (Jeff) Miller, Gina (Cory) Wickham, Mattia Sidoti (Joseph Lavigne), Marissa (John) Montefusco, Hannah, Andrew, Jason, Elizabeth, Kathleen, Christopher, Samantha, Douglas Mosher, Brittany and Shannon Smith, Jeffrey Sidoti; and several great-nieces and nephews. Samuel will also be dearly missed by his nephew, Joseph, and his wife, Keri, who were like children to him.
Calling hours 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., followed by 6 p.m. service, will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, N.Y. 12205. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Samuel's name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka Kan. 66675.
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Jim Guyatte
September 4, 2024
RIP Sam
David Murray
September 2, 2024
Knew Sam from Albia section of Troy and Working @ NIMO. Always had a great story to tell. RIP Sammy
JOHN Homicz
September 1, 2024
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT SAMMY'S PASSING, I WORK WITH HIM AT NIMO FOR YEARS,HE WAS A GREAT GUY, AND IM SURE HE WILL BE MISSED, GODSPEED SAM
Paul Leinbohm
September 1, 2024
Sam and I were friends from the time we met as both of us were car guys. Sam and I worked together at Niagara Mohawk for years and always the topic was what car we had at the time. Always saw Sam at the car events and always would talk about what we were driving. See ya on route 66 going cross country some day R.I.P.
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