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Herbert Barker Obituary
Born January 23, 1929 in Meriden, CT, to Julius and Sophie Barker, Herb was the youngest of five brothers. He left high school to run his family's grocery store while his brothers served in the Military during WWII. Herbert was a United States Army Veteran serving with the Signal Corps during the Korean War and received an honorable discharge in 1956.
Herb is survived by his four children - Gerald and Debra Barker of Cheshire, CT; Amy Barker of Pompano Beach, FL; Steve and Susan Barker of Old Saybrook, CT; and Adrienne Barker-Anctil and Alan Anctil of Daytona Beach, FL. Herb leaves behind eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter- Alex and Corie Coleman; Samuel Coleman; Rudolph Barker; Alanna Anctil; Sophia Barker; Alivia Barker; Maxwell Barker; Harrison Barker and fiancee Shlomit Azoulay, and Makeila Coleman.
Herb was a charismatic entrepreneur and visionary. In 1948, shortly after marrying Gloria of Long Beach, NY, Gloria and Herb started a business based on their idea of imprinting company names on useful products for advertising. Working long hours side-by-side, Gloria and Herb grew their small business into one of the leading promotional products companies in the USA.
For over 30 years Gloria and Herb traversed North America with a keen eye for animation art and collectibles. Today, with many smiles, we all enjoy their collection displayed in six Barker Animation Art Gallery locations between Connecticut and Florida. Herb and Gloria's donated artwork colors the walls of many hospitals, nonprofits, and religious institutions.
With broken-hearts, Herb's family and friends will say their final goodbyes on Sunday, April 7th at 12:00 p.m. at Beth David Memorial Gardens in Hollywood, FL. Interment will immediately follow as Herb joins his love, Gloria, in their shared mausoleum.
Shiva will be Sunday night from 7-9 pm at the Barker family residence at 3535 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL. Donations may be made to Chabad Chayil Jewish Learning Center of North Miami Beach, Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, JAFCO, and Temple Beth David of Cheshire, CT.
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Beth Daly
August 19, 2019
Mr. Barker was an absolute love. He and Gloria were among the most beautiful, kind and loving folks I've ever been blessed to meet. They have certainly passed this legacy on to their family as well. May God welcome Herb into His gentle arms as He did Gloria and may they both rest forever peacefully in God's gentle arms knowing how many smiles and comfort they afforded to folks who needed it here on earth. Praying for peace for their beautiful family and hoping that one day in our eternal lives we will all meet again.
F&D
April 25, 2019
We are very sorry to learn of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God collects our tears and is ready to sustain us during our time of need - Psalm 56:8.
Mom, Dad, Joe G and Adrienne
April 17, 2019
It is hard to imagine a world without Popsadoozie and Mommanoozie but here I am having to live without my parents. I just want to write "Thank You" to my mom and dad for teaching me so many important lessons in my life. I hope to carry out their lessons of kindness, caring, empathy and helping others. Thank you to everyone for sending us such beautiful messages of love.
MT
April 15, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you in your time of need.
MT
April 13, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you in your time of need.
Lorraine C
April 9, 2019
Dear Barker Family, Sincere Condolences to you All for the loss of your Dad. He was a great person as I spent many hours chatting with him in your family's grocery store, Barker's Family Food, on Colony Street in Meriden during my younger years. May he RIP
April 6, 2019
I am incredibly sorry for your loss, my. May you always cherish the memories that you've had with your loved one. Remember God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 this will give the family the comfort they all need during this time of grief.
Rick Papallo
April 6, 2019
Very Sorry For Your Loss
April 6, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences for your family's loss. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourns, sustain and give you strength through this most difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
Sincerely,
DJ
Philadelphia, PA.
April 6, 2019
One of the kindest and nicest main I ever knew and worked for. He was level headed and fair to his employees. A man one who one will never forget. Stay happy in heaven Herbie reunited with your Gloria!
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