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Barry Zehnbauer Obituary
Wappingers Falls - Barry Zehnbauer, 53, of Wappingers Falls, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Poughkeepsie October 5, 1964, the son of the late Volker Zehnbauer and Barbel Pape Zehnbauer, who survives. Barry served in the U.S. Air Force from 1983 to 1987. On August 17, 1990, he was married to the former Beth Laffin, who survives at home.
Barry was the owner-operator of Lawn King in Wappingers Falls. A graduate of Roy C. Ketcham High School, Barry was popular on its baseball team. He was also a graduate of Dutchess Community College, and SUNY at New Paltz with a Bachelor's degree in teaching. He later coached the town of Wappinger Little League for many years, and was active on the mens senior league baseball team. Barry was an avid outdoorsman, and loved boating, fishing, and spending time with his family cruising. He was also an avid Yankee fan, and was a member of the Hudson Valley National Adult Baseball Asssociation, and the Men's Senior Baseball league.
Surviving is his wife, at home, his twin sons, Matthew and Timothy of Wappingers Falls, his mother, of Wappingers Falls, Sisters, Audrey Totten(Al) and Judy Tompkins(Eugene) both of Wappingers Falls, mother and father-in-law, Rosanne and Gerry Laffin of DelRay Beach, Fla., Brother and sister-in-law, Jackie and Dr. Carlo Diminico, sister-in-law Sandra Fennell and John, Nieces Elizabeth Tompkins, Alexandra Diminico, Lilly Fennell, Jane Fennell, nephew, Michael Diminico, and many friends.
Friends may call at the Delehanty Funeral Home 64 E, Main St., Wappingers Falls, Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Barry was a strong supporter of the arts and athletics and felt strongly that having kids engaged in these activities enriches their lives and the community. It is requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either Ketcham Baseball https://www.gofundme.com/barry-zehnbauer-rck-baseball-fund, or Stringendo Orchestra School of the Hudson Valley, https://register.asapconnected.com/FundraisingCampaign.aspx?CampID=183. Alternatively, checks payable to RCK Baseball or Stringendo Inc. Orchestra School of the Hudson Valley, can be sent to Beth Zehnbauer 40 St. Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 and will subsequently be presented to the above organizations.
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ANGELA CALVELLI
February 14, 2021
Remembering Barry with the most wonderful thoughts. He and my son, Peter are continuing to share a friendship on the streets of Heaven! My loving thoughts go out to his wife, Beth, children, mom and entire family!
Angela Calvelli
Scott Rounds
February 14, 2019
Miss ya buddy...RIP
March 18, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the Zehnbauer family. We have wonderful memories of Barry coaching Little League. Our thoughts and prayers to you all in this difficult time.
The Lopez Family, Louis, Cindy, Jeremy & Kelsey
George-Ann Sauer (Weitz)
March 17, 2018
I was very sad to hear of Barry's passing. I had the biggest crush on him in high school. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Susan Weitz
March 11, 2018
I went to school with Barry. My deepest condolences to his family.
diane mosco
February 24, 2018
Dear Barb & Family:
So very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy is with you & your family. Love!
Carol Chippari
February 24, 2018
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Angela Calvelli
February 23, 2018
Dear Beth and family:
I am so very saddened to learn of Barry's passing....I am in shock and heartbroken for you, your children, his mom and siblings. As you know, we lived in the Rockingham neighborhood and Barry, Peter, Linda and Deb were good friends. Barry mowed my lawn for more years than I can remember, and he was always so kind and respectful. I had the highest regard for Barry. He was such a great guy and truly was the Lawn King. Please know my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time and for the time to come. It's not easy dealing with grief, but please ask the Holy Spirit for sustenance and strength. He will help you when no one else can. Please convey my deep condolences to Barry's mom. I know she's devastated too. Prayers.
Angela Calvelli
Ed Devine
February 22, 2018
Dear Judy and Audrey,
I am saddened to hear of Barry's passing....way to young. Barry was a few years younger than me but it did not stop him from joining in to play baseball with the older kids in the Rockingham neighborhood. After reading the obit. I am sure
that Barry has left a fine legacy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ed "Cubby" Devine
John Kilroe
February 22, 2018
Condolences to Judy,Audrey, and the entire family.remember the early baseball player in the making from the Rockingham days.RIP.John Kilroe
Dara Nobile
February 22, 2018
Dearest Judy, Audrey and Zehnbauer family ~ My deepest sympathy to you. Although it has been many years and my memories of Barry are of when we were all growing up in Rockingham, those memories hold a special place in my heart as do the people in them. I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
February 21, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
February 21, 2018
The Delvecchio family sends our deepest condolences to the Zehnbauer family. You were a big part of our lives growing up in Rockingham. You will never be forgotten. RIP old friend
Shelly Secord Kelly
February 21, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jeff, Leanne,Jeff II,Robert VanVoorhis
February 21, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Barry was a great guy, who will be missed. Deepest condolences to the Zehnbauer family.
VanVoorhis Family
Rich Conn
February 21, 2018
So sad to hear of the passing of barry
Fondest memories of barry is playing baseball as kids in neighborhood
Rockingham
Thoughts and prayers with judy and audrey and entire zehnbauer family
Sharon brown
February 21, 2018
Barry was our cottage neighbour up here in Canada, and every year we always looked forward to seeing him and the family. I am honoured and blessed to have known Barry. He was a kind, funny and witty man and always made me laugh. Will miss you! God rest your soul!
Ken Brown
February 21, 2018
Sad day. We Canadians will miss you my friend. RIP
The shepherd Family
February 20, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, many terrific memories of Barry as a coach, competitor but most of all a friend. God bless you all in this very tough time.
Jerry McCluskey
February 20, 2018
Deepest condolences to your family! Barry was a good one, that left an impression!
Mike Brooks
February 20, 2018
Deepest sympathies to Beth and Zehnbauer family.Great memories.R.I.P. Lawn King
Stephanie Nückel
February 20, 2018
Dear Cousin,
I wish you a good journey into the light.
May your soul fly free...
Stephanie
Deborah Weisel
February 20, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Debbie Weisel
Scott Rounds
February 20, 2018
Condolences to the whole family...I am so sorry to hear this news! Barry and I were close friends in high school and after and had a lot of great times. I have many memories of us hanging out together...The Zehnbauer Christmas parties were epic!
RIP Bag!
Elaine Guerriero
February 20, 2018
Praying for the family. So sorry for your loss.
Barry took care of my parents lawn for years and was very caring and helpful. So very sorry .
Diane Rood
February 19, 2018
My Heart felt Sympathy to all,During this difficult
time...
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