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Barry Bove Obituary
He was born in Rutland, June 3, 1951, the son of Victor and Gina (Ravenna) Bove.
Barry was a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy, class of 1969, and was a member of the Vermont National Guard.
He was a member of American Legion Post #31 and the V.F.W. Post #648, and the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge of Rutland.
Barry enjoyed traveling, racquetball and golf. He spent many winter months in Pompano Beach, Florida, with family and friends.
He was owner & operator of Maxie's Tubs and Mini Subs on State Street for over 35 years.
Surviving are one brother, Victor P. Bove and his wife, Holly of Shaker Heights, Ohio, and their children, Hope R. Bove and her husband, John Zaharakis, Kimberly E. Corley, Stephanie O. Corley and her husband, Justin E. Carroll, and one grand-niece, Lillah A. Zaharakis, and many cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Church in Rutland. Officiating will be the Rev. Thomas Houle, pastor.
A reception will follow.
Burial will be at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, Dec. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.
His family thanks his many patrons for their loyalty and friendship.
Contributions may be made to Mount Saint Joseph Academy or to Vermont Diabetes Assn., c/o Clifford Funeral Home, 2 Washington St., Rutland, VT 05701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barry Bove
Art Ingalls
December 30, 2013
Hearing of the lose of Barry today was shocking. Blessings to all of his friends and family, he will be missed dearly.
Graham's
December 30, 2013
He made the best grinders in Rutland City! My deepest condolences are with his family! We lived down the street from maxie's and have been going there for 30 years! SO many fond memories! He surely will be missed!
December 30, 2013
Vic:
So sorry to hear of Barry's passing. We were best of friends all the way back to early teens. So many good times together & all those great memories I will always remember. God Bless
Donnie Graham
Don Ravenna
December 28, 2013
Vic-We were so sad to hear about Barry. We will always have our great memories of our families growing up together:Lake Bomossen, Aunt Irene's farm and Sundays at your house when Poppie was still alive and living with you. Barry was agreat guy, loved by many. He was always around when you needed him and had Uncle Vic's mannerisim's and laugh. He will be missed by many. I am sorry that we couldn't come up on such short notice but our hearts and prayers are with you and the family. Its a huge loss to all of us.
December 28, 2013
To the Bove Family
Our prayers and good memories are with you all. We will miss our talks together at the VFW. He always had a smile. Dick & Angie LaVictoire
Pompano Beach Fl
Sue Potter
December 28, 2013
Many fond memories of Barry as I was growing up ! I was there the start of Maxis , and will always remember that smile and generosity ... You will be missed . May peace be with the Bove family ...
Jane Butterfield DeBlasio
December 28, 2013
Maxie had a huge heart. He was a great friend to my parents. My sympathies to his loved ones.
Norman & Noreen Duby
December 27, 2013
Dear Vic and family,
Was shocked to hear about Barry, He is now with your parents (in good hands) and in peace.Our prayers are with you and all his friends, Just try and remember the GREAT times
Love and GOD BLESS you all
RIP Barry
Becky
December 27, 2013
You will be missed by many! You helped out soooo many people and businesses. You are a great person Maxie ...many will miss you! R.I.P.
December 27, 2013
R.I.P. Maxie. You have been an unforgettable icon in Rutland City for years. You will surely be missed Barry Bove!
Mary & Wally Surething
Richard Ley
December 27, 2013
Barry, may you rest in peace.
May God bless the Bove Family at this time of sorrow.
Richard Ley
December 27, 2013
So many great memories. you will be missed, Maxie.
Tony and Bettye
Mary Beth Franzoni
December 27, 2013
many many memories throughout the years, rest in peace my friend until we meet again. love and miss you....
Greg & Laura Medlin
December 27, 2013
We will miss you Maxie..thankyou for all the jams you got us out of down at Avellinos.
Joe & Donna Romeo
December 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Russell Tucker
December 27, 2013
Víctor, Hope and Holly, family and friends,I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you all, and comfort you. I send my condolences.
Mike Grimshaw
December 27, 2013
Maxie(I called him Maximillian), he called me Mikey. Always a great pleasure to be in his company. Good man, with a big heart and a big personality. He loved people, and we loved him. Truly, a great loss.
Bob Wilbur
December 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Briggs
December 26, 2013
Football, horses, Sunday pasta, bowling and the subs of course. Great memories. One of a kind
Celia Butterfield
December 26, 2013
Maxie was a friend to everyone. There was no limit to his kind and generous soul.
Celia Butterfield
Tara Raymond
December 26, 2013
I can't believe that you are gone. Words can not express how thankful I am to have you in my life. You were the most kind, loving and giving man I have ever met. Our memories together will always hold a place in my heart. Love you to the mooon and back...
December 26, 2013
Dear Vic, Holly and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this very difficult time.
Mike & Mary Ann Glodich
Tom Martino
December 26, 2013
He just cant be replaced, my condolences to his family.
John Bove
December 25, 2013
Great cousin and better friend. He will be missed.
Matt & Cheryl Dellisanti
December 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bove family. Maxie was a wonderful man!
PAUL SANDERSON
December 25, 2013
TO THE BOVE FAMILY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST MAXIE AND I HAD A LOT OF FUN TOGTHER HE WAS A KIND MAN I WILL MISS HIM A LOT
mike palfey
December 25, 2013
sad to hear about maxie he was a great person
Mike Hébert
December 25, 2013
Barry was one of the great memories I will always have of my years in the Rutland area! My deepest condolences to his family...he will be greatly missed.
Fred Lorman
December 25, 2013
I regret the passing of Barry a friend of many years. To his family at this time of peace and love I wish you the peace of Jesus Christ the Savior of us all.
Chip Harris
December 24, 2013
We are all better people for knowing Maxie I loved you so much
. Will not be the same going to Rutland
Lois (/Wright) Woodard
December 24, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Maxie's passing, he was such a wonderful man, kind and caring, and so much fun...He will surely be missed..My condolences to all of his family...
David and Barbara Pockette
December 24, 2013
Vic and family, So sorry to hear of Barry's passing. He was a great friend and neighbor. Rutland will miss him. May all your wonderful memories of him bring you comfort. Keeping you in our prayers.
December 24, 2013
So lost for words and so overflowing with memories. Such a genuine friend and always there for me and everyone else you cared for! I love you Maxie, I'll find you when I get to heaven & will miss you greatly until then. xo
Love,
Kandi
Debi Daly Wilkerson
December 24, 2013
Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of your loved one.
I went to grade school and high school with Barry.
He was a wonderful person and I know that he will be greatly missed.
Pamela Brothers
December 24, 2013
Condolences to the family ,prayers and thought are with them,RIP Maxie.
"Lazz"
December 24, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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