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Barry Farinelli Obituary

Farinelli, Barry J. RAVENA Barry J. Farinelli, 68, left this life, August 18, 2011. Barry was born and raised in Ravena, and graduated from R-C-S High School, in 1961. Barry was a hairdresser by trade and eventually opened his own shop. He was a great dancer, and was a welcome guest at any gathering. Barry moved to Palo Alto, Calif., in his early thirties with his lifetime partner, Marshall Sklarew who predeceased him after they returned to the east coast and resided in West Yarmouth, Mass. He returned to Ravena in the summer of 2010. Barry was the son of the late John and Clara (Millitt) Farinelli. Survivors include his sisters, Dolores Libertucci of Glenmont and Rosemary Jones of Butler, Pa.; sisters-in-law, Sara, Mary and Maureen Farinelli; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Barry was predeceased by his brothers, John, Jr., James, Robert and Bruce. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, at St. Patrick's Church, Ravena. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a contribution to the American Heart Association.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 21, 2011.

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August 31, 2011

From the Girls at the Allergy and Asthma Center of Cape Cod,we worked with Barry and loved him,we miss him very much,all our Patients are asking about him and spoke very highly of him also.
Jackie D,Jackie C and Pam.

August 27, 2011

I haven't seen Barry in years but what a kind, loving and funny person he was. He always brought a smile to your face! R.I.P. Barry. You will be missed by so many.Diane Babcock

August 23, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. I always enjoyed dancing with Barry at all the weddings and partiies. He was a fabulous dancer!
June Overdorf

August 22, 2011

Barry was a one-of-a-kind person who will be sorely missed for his humor, compassion and love of life. I had the pleasure of meeting him when he and Marshall moved to Cape Cod and my entire family thought he was it. Wherever he is everyone is having a great time.
The Kremer Family

Fran Farrell

August 22, 2011

What a wonderful guy and friend. I have such great memories of the many times we danced together. What great times we had with many of our classmates. We will miss him this year at our 50th. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Friend.

Classmate and Friend,
Fran Farrell

Jason Dupuis L.P.N.

August 22, 2011

Oh my god!!! I could not believe it when I was told that Barry had passed! I did not know him very long. He was a very kind man with a lot of spunk, and an amazing scene of humor. I wish I had known him prior to our meeting. God bless you my friend.

Michael Nofal

August 22, 2011

I've known Barry (and Marshall) since the mid 70's and spent some much fun time with Barry in ALbany as well as when I visited in San Franciso several times ..I will always smile when I think of him...

American Heart Association

August 21, 2011

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Laura Baird (Babcock)

August 21, 2011

I'm so thankful and blessed to be a part of our wonderful family and to have such amazing memories of my one of kind cousin, Barry! RIP sweet man. You left such a lasting mark of love and laughter with everyone you met.

Dorothy Dutton

August 21, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. I have not seen him since before he left for California, but have thought of him over the past several years. He was such a fun loving guy with a great zest for life. I am sure he will be missed by many.
RIP Barry.

Hillary Swartz-Radovich

August 21, 2011

I have fond memories of Barry. I have not seen him since I was a teenager. He was always kind to me and always could make me laugh.

August 21, 2011

I was a good friend of Barry's in then nursing home. He was the one of the nicest gentlemen I have ever met and I am so sorry for your loss. He is not suffering any more but he will be missed.

Pat McLaughlin

Sue Brignull

August 21, 2011

So sorry to hear of this loss. He was a kind man, he touched my heart when I was a nurse at the Wound Care Center. Thoughts & prayers with his friends & family. Sue B.

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