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Barry Cunningham Obituary
He was born Oct. 23, 1925, the son of Ruth Kaemmer Cunningham and William Henry Cunningham and was a graduate of Meriden High School and Hobart College. He worked at Boehle's Trucking Company for 35 years until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of several clubs in Florida, including the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Moose Club. "Huck" was known as one of Meriden's finest athletes, having lettered in three sports at Meriden High and as a basketball standout at Hobart College. He was well known throughout New England and other parts of the Northeast as one of the finest fast pitch softball pitchers of the time. He was a diehard Yankee fan and a devout UConn fan and often had the UConn flag flying at his residence.
He is survived by daughters, Lisa Ruth Cunningham of Punta Gorda, Fla., Debra Lynn Cunningham of Middletown and Karen Cunningham DesJardins of Bethlehem. He is also survived by grandchildren, Elise E. DesJardins of Bethlehem, Travis Cunningham of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Eric Cunningham of Bethlehem. He was predeceased by his sister, Gail Cunningham Bush, who was among the lights of his life.
"Huck" will be solely missed by those who knew him and laughed with him.
A memorial service will be held at the Beecher and Bennett Flatow Funeral, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden on Friday, March 16, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a get together of friends and family. To send a condolence please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com
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for Barry Cunningham
Susan Bezy
March 19, 2007
Huck, our family will always remember you as the special man you were and how you touched our lives. We all laughed with you as well as shared your sorrow. Rest now in peace with your beloved family. Love, your niece and grand nieces, Susan, Julianne and Allyson and Charlie Bezy.
Anne Bruno
March 3, 2007
My sisters and I will miss our beloved uncle Huck. We shared many wonderful times in Meriden and in Ohio during our childhood and will always cherish those memories. Huck was a wonderful man and he enriched our lives in so many ways. Rest in peace, you are loved always.
Gloria & Ronald Busch
March 2, 2007
Our most sincere sympathy to Huck's family and friends. We have shared many,delightful times, special occasions and fishing trips. We shall miss Huck very much. Most sincerely,
brother-in-law Ronald Busch & wife Gloria Busch
Kim Bradley Sander
February 26, 2007
I am sorry for his familie's and friend's loss. I knew Huck for yrs and he was part of our family. He will be missed by many.
Dave Leonard
February 23, 2007
My sincere condolences to the Cunningham family.
I have many fond memories of Huck as a teammate with the McConnell Larks fast pitch sofball team during the 60's.Many laughs & great times.
joe gdovin
February 23, 2007
please accept our deepest sympathies.
He was a good friend and will be missed
Ned Quinn
February 23, 2007
Huck ; You will always be remembered as a friend.
charles Shreder
February 23, 2007
Are prayers and thoughts are, with the Cunningham's family during this difficult time. The Shreder family
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