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Roy Barrenechea Obituary

ROY JUSTUS BARRENECHEA Barefoot Bay Roy Justus Barrenechea, 83, died Dec. 9, 2009 at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born in Bronx, NY but soon moved to Stamford, Ct where he resided until moving to Barefoot Bay, Florida in 1988. He served in the Navy during WWII. Before retiring Roy worked for Sheet Metal Workers, Local 38. Roy was a loving husband and father who lived life to the fullest. He loved to travel, golfand spend summers in Conn. with his family. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years Joan, his sons Steven Barrenechea of San Francisco, California, Mark Barrenechea of Berkeley,California and daughters Judy Amalfitano and her husband Bill of Danbury Conn., and Amy Chillington of Stamford, Ct. Grandchildren Thomas, Robert, andLindsay Amalfitano, Melissaand Madison Chillington. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sebastian River Medical Center. Service to be held at Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home December 12, 2009 at 1:00PM Paid Obituary

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Published by TC Palm from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2009.

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Ted Keane

December 15, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear about Roy's passing.He will always be remembered for his jokes and smiles.He was a great man.

Tim Hiscock

December 13, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss.
Will always remember the fun times
golfing with Bill & Roy.

Paul Longo

December 12, 2009

Dear Joan, Judy, Steve, Amy, and Mark,

I am very sorry to hear that Roy is no longer with us. I remember growing up next to you on Courtland Hill Street in what used to be called Glenbrook back in the '60s. When I think of Roy, I can still see his smile. He always had a great story (or, more often, a joke) to share with us. And, if I know Roy, he's probably telling one to my late mother, Vita, right now.


P.S.--Remember your old 1961 Craftsman snowblower that Roy gave me after its engine blew in 1980? Well (after a new motor), it STILL runs! Roy would have been happy to know that....

Susan Keane

December 12, 2009

So sorry to read about your loss. I am saying some prayers for him.

December 12, 2009

May you find comfort in the memories and strength in each other's love throughout this very difficult time.

We all remember the great times with Roy. He was such a funny guy. He will be missed.

Our love to everyone.

Barbara, Bill, Jane Avalos and Family

December 12, 2009

Dear Joan and Family,

I am very sorry to hear of Roy's passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Prayers, Margie Keech Kohut

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