Barry Jack Vine

Barry Jack Vine
Barry Jack Vine, 80, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
Son of Israel H. Vine and Lillian Vine (Shemonsky), Barry was born on August 10, 1943 in New Haven, CT. His childhood was indelibly tied to the rich community life on Legion Avenue, a home for which he always felt a deep kinship. He graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1961, before earning his Bachelor's from New York University. Always an entrepreneur since the days he sold jewelry to his classmates in elementary school, Barry opened his own business, Vine Products, while concurrently attending Columbia University for an MBA. Barry grew Vine Products into a thriving business, where his employees were like family. Though he enjoyed traveling, music, collecting art, and fine dining, Barry never forgot his roots. He retained a deep nostalgia and connection to the neighborhood where he grew up, and was known by all for his generosity. Barry was a community leader and lodestar, celebrated for his ever-ready willingness to pitch in and do his part (or more than his part!). Fundraising was a true passion for him and, in 2004, he founded and spearheaded the Barry J. Vine Send a Kid to Camp Fund, where he raised money for disadvantaged children to attend summer camp, an experience that was deeply meaningful to him as a former scholarship child.
Jokes were the way to Barry's heart, as was apple pie, ice cream, deli food, and hamburgers. He showed his love with food and gifts; it wasn't unusual for him to find a choice item on sale and order one hundred of them, to be donated for charitable purposes.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his beloved daughter, Aviva, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his wife, Hyla Vine, and their daughters, Ilana Larkin (Andrea) of Evanston, IL, and Glenna Fried (Joseph) of Cheshire, CT, and granddaughters, Gemma and Willa Larkin.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Jewish Family Service, Food Pantry, the Towers at Tower Lane, or the Jewish Community Center. To keep Barry's spirit alive, the family asks that you do one kind thing every day.
Funeral Services at Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, 543 George St., New Haven, on MONDAY at 11:00 o'clock with Interment Services to follow at B'nai Jacob Memorial Park, Wintergreen Ave., New Haven. A Period of Mourning will be observed at the family home on Monday following the Service until 8 p.m.; Tues-Thurs, 1-3:30 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m., with Minyan at 7p.m., and Fri., 1-3:30 p.m.
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