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Raymond Barry Obituary

BARRY, THE REV. RAYMOND J. The Reverend Raymond J. Barry, 73, former pastor of Saint Therese Church in Branford, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Yale-New Haven Hospital. Father Barry was born in White Plains, NY, on December 20, 1939, son of the late Arthur L. and Theresa (Munz) Barry. Father Barry was a graduate of St. Bonaventure University and Christ the King Seminary in Olean, NY. He was ordained on May 27, 1965, by the Most Reverend Henry J. O'Brien, Archbishop of Hartford. Father Barry served as Assistant Pastor at the Church of the Incarnation in Wethersfield, and Saint Martin de Porres Church in New Haven. Father Barry served as pastor of Saint Martin de Porres Parish in New Haven from February 22, 1977, to June 15, 1981. Father Barry then served as Chaplain at Yale-New Haven Hospital, and was the former Chaplain of the New Haven Fire Department. Father Barry was named Pastor of Saint Therese Church in Branford on June 15, 1994, and served there until retiring in 2006 due to illness. He is survived by his twin brother Edward Barry of Old Saybrook, and his longtime friend Margaret Meglin, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Arthur L. Barry, Jr. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m., with a parish Mass at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Therese Church, 105 Leetes Island Road, Branford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Henry J. Mansell, Archbishop of Hartford, on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Therese Church. Burial will be Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in Resurrection Cemetery, Westbrook. Memorial donations may be sent to Saint Therese Church, 105 Leetes Island Road, Branford, CT 06405, or to Smilow Cancer Hospital, 20 York St., New Haven, CT 06511. The W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St., Branford is in charge of arrangements. For directions and online memorial see www.wsclancy.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Barry

17 Entries

Bill Byrnes

July 7, 2013

Edward: Just received the news today......many thoughts and deep sadness.....Raymond visited us here and we tried to keep in touch.....I can remember our beginning in high school (how many remember that ?) ...Peace with love to you...He is there now.....Watch out for us, Ray....Bill Byrnes

Megahn

July 4, 2013

I loss more than my best friend of 32 years, but I loss my family,a loved one , my soul. He was so loved by my family that he became family. My father trusted him and loved him as if be we're his own. My mother, well you would have thought she gave him life. There was no questions with my sibling, he was ours. His eulogies for my parents and my brother were great, full of love and laughter. I know many of you also loss your friend, an adopted family member, I am truly sorry for your loss. Know this that he is looking down on you and he is showering with his prayers and love.

As for me, our special bond will endured as it did on earth and as it will in Heaven. Love and your father's blessing upon you, as well as me.??

Maria Leal

July 3, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Roz Douglass

July 2, 2013

Father Barry Officiated my Marriage in 1972. May you Forever Rest in Heaven *****

The Alvarez de Lugo's

July 1, 2013

Just reading about Father Barry's passing, he's really going to be missed. We have fond memories of him as pastor of St. Therese in Branford. He was always very kind and attentive. Always caring. Our thoughts and prayers to the Barry family

June 30, 2013

Father Barry was very special to us and we will miss him dearly. We came to St. Therese just 2 months after Father Barry as we were new to the area. We shared numerous memories with Father Barry at the center of most - our daughter received her first holy communion, went on to become an altar server, also made her confirmation under his guidance. We enjoyed numerous events over the years from Halloween parties (where he joined in dressing as a "pirate", to children's Christmas parties & Easter egg hunts, not to mention parish picnics & any opportunity to dazzle the parish with his saxophone solo of Amazing Grace. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all whose lives were touched by Father Barry, most especially his family. May time heal your sorrow, may family & friends ease your pain & may peace replace your heartache. Our most heartfelt sympathies - Debbie, Jim & Becky Dunlop.

June 27, 2013

Fr. Barry is very special to us. He officiated at our wedding at St. Martin's in 1972 and his guidance as a loving Shepard of the Lord will never be fogotten. Our thoughts and prayers to the Barry Family.
Denise & Rudy Williams
Bel Air,Md.

Susan Falkevitz

June 27, 2013

Father Barry was a very special priest. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He was very kind. When I attended the funeral of a very close friend, Father Barry stood beside me, and his presence gave me such comfort. I will never forget him.

The angels have carried him to heaven, and he is now at peace.

Etelka Miller

June 26, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Patti Hannon

June 25, 2013

I am deeply saddened at the passing of Father Barry. He was a wonderful Pastor at St. Therese and although I now live in Florida, I miss his weekly homily. May he rest in peace.

Sandra Goodson

June 25, 2013

Dear Family and Friends,
I first met Rev. Barry when he walked through the doors of St. Martin de Porres Church. I had the pleasure of working for the then Rev. Peter Gerety (Archbishop) on his new committee on Human Rights. Rev. Barry and I developed a wonderful and blessed friendship. I last saw him at a wedding he performed more than 10 years ago in Branford. His love for people, and their love of him is truly a blessing and wonderful thing. He touched my life at a time of difficulty and showed me the way. My prayers are with the family and friends of this wonderful person.
May God Bless His Soul,
Sandra

Antoinette Oliveira

June 25, 2013

I have many fond memories of Fr. Barry but the most recent and memorable is the fun and many laughs we had when practicing the musical, THE WITNESS in West Haven. Fr. Barry was behind me in rehersal and I hadn't seen him in so long...it was such a blessing...I praise God for the memories and rejoice that Fr. Barry is now where there is no more pain and no more suffering resting in peace with His precious Lord and Savior. Antoinette O.

Howard Foster

June 25, 2013

Father Barry's visit to me in the hospital in 1983 still stands out in my memory. He told me that he speaks Protestant when the need arises and we shared a laugh about that. My sympathy to the Barry family and friends who mourn his passing. I know that his works will not be forgotten.

Joseph Elder

June 25, 2013

Fr. Barry was an influence i the lives of our family as well as many others during his period of service in New Haven at St. Martin de Porres parish. As a young child I remember him as a tall, strong--yet gentle--and capable leader in service to God, the parish and the children of St. Martin's. For many years he was the image of a parish priest. May he rest in peace.

June 25, 2013

With fond memories of our times together dodging the dogs and trying to exercise around them! May knowing you are at peace with the Lord help your family and friends at this sad time. You will always live in our hearts and prayers. Mrs. C.

Renee Flynn

June 24, 2013

I will always remember your dedication of a painting in honor of my Mom, at Yale. You were the calming presence in the midst of chaos...there for the patients and the staff.
Rest in peace Father Barry.

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