ADRIEN YVES BARBEY

BARBEY--Adrien Yves. Adrien Yves Barbey, age 87, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on September 29, 2022. Born in Switzerland to Yves Barbey and Georgina De Haller Barbey, Adrien graduated from the Business and Hotel Management School in Lausanne. He immigrated to the U.S. in the 1950s and began his career as a restaurateur in New York City. For many years he owned Hurley's Saloon, a popular landmark Manhattan restaurant. Adrien was a force of nature, living life to the fullest and bringing joy to every room he entered. He was a passionate sailor and loved spending time on his boat, the Sea Mouse, often competing in the "Around Long Island Race" and the "Newport to Bermuda Race." Overwhelmingly generous, Adrien was a constant source of strength and support to family and friends, as well as a supporter of numerous causes, including The Wounded Warrior Project and Operation Smile. In 1999, Adrien received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, presented to Americans who have made significant contributions to the nation. Adrien's family meant more to him than anything else in the world. He is survived by Barbara, his beloved wife of 62 years; three of their children: Paul (Susan), Scott (Claudia) and Suzanne Terwilliger (John); eight grandchildren: Alexandra, Emily, Nicholas, Cynthia, Sarah, Matthew, Katie (Lia) and Robert (Alyssa); one great-grandchild, Aubrey; and his sister, Monique. He was predeceased by his daughter Christina and his brother, Bertrand. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Adrien can be made to The Wounded Warrior Project. No services will take place.