Barry Lee Farrar Sr.

1930 - 2019

Barry Lee Farrar Sr. May 14, 1930 - August 16, 2019 Chula Vista Barry was born in Easton, PA. Son of Nadim and Mildred Farrar. His family moved to San Diego when he was thirteen. He was a member of the first graduating class of Chula Vista HS. He joined the Air Force following high school and was a member of the 691st Air Force Band based at Selfridge AFB in Michigan. He later earned a B.S. in Engineering from UCLA, specializing in aerospace.He served as a group engineer for Rohr Industries from 1955-1985. He specialized in stress analysis and design of components for F-14 fighter, BART mass transit and the Air France Concorde. Barry also developed a Rohr Industries engineering procedures manual for FAA approved major repair stations to address, develop, and remedy a variety of repairs for Boeing, Douglas and Airbus aircraft. Following retirement, he consulted as an aerospace engineer. Music was a huge part of Barry's life. From 1966-68 He led a 9- piece Tijuana brass band "Barry Farrar & the Bordermen" that performed at the Voyager on Shelter Island. Throughout the remainder of his life, Barry played with a wide variety of big bands.He was a fun-loving, kind gentleman, husband, dad, grandfather, and great grandfather who will truly be missed.Barry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joery; his three sons, Greg, Tom and Barry Jr; grandchildren, Alexandra, Chelsea, Dillon and Joshua, and great-grandchildren, Kesava, and Mandala.Barry will be laid to rest at Miramar National Cemetery in his home of 76 years in San Diego, CA.