Richard H. “Dick” Barry
Age 92, passed away November 27, 2021. He was born June 7, 1929, in Lansing, to George and Ethel Barry. He graduated from Lansing Technical High School. He was drafted and served 2 years in the Army during the Korean War and then spent 60+ years as a carpenter – first, building homes, then remodeling and repairing countless homes and businesses. He married the love of his life, Patricia, in 1952 and enjoyed 68 years of love and laughter with her until her passing in August of 2020. He was a member of the Church of the Resurrection and was active in many parish activities including serving as Chairman of the Board of Gabriel’s Community Credit Union for over 20 years. He loved camping with the Holiday Rambler travel trailer club and visited 49 of the 50 states. His smile, laughter, kindness and generosity of spirit were infectious, and his sense of humor and practical joking frequently entertained his friends and family.
He is survived by his children, Richard II, Jackie (Sue), and Tom (Laurie) Barry; 5 grandchildren, Richard III ((Simone), Joshua, Nicholas (Taylor), Brendan, and Caitlyn; 4 great-grandchildren, Piper, Grace Ann, Richard IV, and Ronan.
Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2021, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., at Church of the Resurrection, 1505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, with entombment to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society in memory of Richard Barry. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
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Jim Kavanagh
November 28, 2021 at 5:59 pmI have a fond memory of Mr. Barry showing me in high school how to sand a piece of wood until it was “slicker’n snot on a doorknob.” I still use that expression. My condolences to the family, especially my good friend from those days Dick II.
Joseph Dionise
November 28, 2021 at 7:14 pmTo the Barry family, my condolences at this difficult time to the entire family. Your dad had a great sense of humor. I enjoyed our talks at Meijers and the ox roast over the years. God Bless.
Bobbie Snow
November 29, 2021 at 7:44 amWhat a nice guy! I knew Dick during the 34 years I sold kitchen cabs, etc. Even after he retired, he’d call or stop in every few years. He had a great sense of humor.
Diana Repichowski
November 29, 2021 at 10:04 amOur condolences tithe Barry family. I always remember his smile with a joke to follow,especially when he brought his wife’s many pies to the annual OxRoast bakery. Dick was a good man who will be missed
maxine Murdoch
November 29, 2021 at 3:36 pmDick’s spent many hours volunteering at Gabriels Credit Union as well as at many Resurrection Church functions. He will be remembered by many for his stories, his laughter, and his readiness to help anyone in need of his talents.
Dan Dowsett
November 29, 2021 at 3:56 pmDick was one of a kind. He was generous and thoughtful, always ready to offer a helping hand. He thought the best of others. He lived his faith. And he absolutely adored his wife and children. Dick served selflessly as the chairman of the board for Gabriels Credit Union for over 20 years. He was a great mentor to me. He was a man with a great joke and a huge heart. I will miss him.
Kari Childs
November 29, 2021 at 4:14 pmSo very sorry for your loss. Love to your family.
Theresa & Brian Ross
November 29, 2021 at 10:35 pmSending hugs and prayers to all the Barry’s on behalf of ours families (Cena’s & Rosses). Such a lifetime of subtle connections between our family’s starting with Mr. Barry building an upper level of our home growing up many years ago. We will fondly remember your dad’s generosity and his legacy craftsmanship that brings a smile and lifts our hearts knowing he has passed it on to three wonderful generations.
Denise (Hill) Hensley
November 30, 2021 at 10:59 pmSo sorry to hear of your loss. Sending love and prayers to the Barry family. Your dad was a great guy with a great sense of humor. I remember babysitting for all three of you and your parents were very good to me and my family. You all were a great family to have next door. He will be greatly missed.
Kate Kent
December 3, 2021 at 6:52 amI mostly knew Dick through Father Ploof’s “Saint Joseph the Worker Guild”, started when it became apparent that many things around the Parish needed fixing. Dick was the perfect person for that assignment! He had a big blue, rusty, rickety, rolling toolbox (loosely referred to as a van) and inside that contraption were tools for everything! The tougher the task, the better he liked it! He was so genial, capable and fun and Pat, his faithful sidekick. They were generous “can do” people who have left a void on Earth (but now, they’re probably fixing up heaven).