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Obituary
We mourn the passing of John "Jack" Barry, who transitioned on May 27, 2025, after 82 fulfilling years of life. Born on January 9, 1943, Jack, as he was better known, was a man of intelligent and soft spoken nature, often brightening the world around him with his kind heartedness and wisdom. The cornerstone of Jack's life could be found in his often-echoed advice, "try to have some fun," and in his pragmatic nature that …
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What were Jack's favorite games to play?
Shooting hoops. He didn’t like board games but he would play Don’t Break the Ice, Je…
Shooting hoops. He didn’t like board games but he would play Don’t Break the Ice, Jenga, and s…
Shooting hoops. He didn’t like board games but he would play Don’t Break the Ice, Jenga, and similar games with Josh wh…
What were Jack's favorite movies?
A Christmas Story, The Money Pit.
A Christmas Story, The Money Pit.
A Christmas Story, The Money Pit.
What were Jack's favorite artists or styles of art?
He wasn’t really into art.
He wasn’t really into art.
He wasn’t really into art.
What were Jack's favorite local spots?
Charles E Brown park in Deer Park. Starbucks.
Charles E Brown park in Deer Park. Starbucks.
Charles E Brown park in Deer Park. Starbucks.
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Cause of death
Parkinson's disease
Method of disposition
Body donation
Final resting place
Wheaton Cemetery
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