Obituary of James W. Barry
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James W. Barry passed away at his residence in Andover on July 30. He was 61 years old.
Born in Montclair, he grew up in Bloomfield, NJ and spent many years in Kenvil, before moving to Andover 2 years ago.
He had served in the United States Army during peacetime.
He had been a Steam Fitter working for the Steam Fitters Union Local #475 in Warren, NJ his whole life. He was a member of AA for 30 years in Morris and Sussex Counties, helping many people over the years.
Survivors include his children, James W. Jr., John Edward, and Tracie Lynn Barry. His siblings, Joseph P. Jr., Doris Reese, Richard E., and Margaret A. Horan. Also surviving are his grandchildren Brooke, Dylan James, and Alexander Barry. His beloved companion of 17 years Louise Minotta also survives him.
Funeral services will be held at the Denville United Methodist Church on Wednesday at 10:00AM. Friends may visit on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Center for Humanistic Change of NJ Inc. 12 Byram Townsquare Center Stanhope, NJ 07874-3269.