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Joseph Ramsay Barry III, 76

Joseph Ramsay Barry III, 76, of Lancaster, originally of Aston PA, Delaware County was called home from his earthly journey, on Saturday February 16, 2008, at his residence. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph Ramsay Barry Jr. and Florence E. (McCullough) Barry. He was the husband of  Marie A. (McGowan) Barry, to whom he married on October 17, 1953.

Mr. Barry was employed by Pennsylvania Home Remodeling Company as the Vice President of Sales, before retiring in March of 1992. He was an avid golfer, a member of the Men of Malvern, St. Joseph of Aston and St. Philips the Apostle Catholic Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife Marie are two daughters; Cathleen M, married to Christopher Walker of Swedesboro, N.J and Elizabeth M, married to William Whalen of King of Prussia, three sons; Matthew J. Barry, married to Grace of West Chester, PA, Andrew J. Barry, married to Barbara of Cherry Hill, N.J. and Michael J. Barry, married to Pamela of Landenberg PA. Joseph was a devoted Pop Popto his eleven grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 at 11AM. At St. Philips the Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, with Msgr. Mercurio A. Fregapane as Celebrant. Friends may be received from 10AM until the time of the service. Interment will be in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Cemetery in Chester Heights PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Joseph’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box, 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. The Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc. Lancaster PA (717) 393-9661 is handling the arrangements.

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Dear Marie and Family,

We were sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.  We just heard it at mass this morning. You have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time in your lives.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.  Take care of yourself Marie and God bless you.

Walt and Joanne Kokol

My heartfelt condolences to you all. My thoughts and prayers are also with all of you. Your Husband and Dad will be missed but never forgotten.

Love,

Mary Ragan and family

May the memories held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit and may God’s peace surround you all at this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Norma Perez

Dear Marie,

Please accept our condolences on the death of Ramsey. We will always remember our New Year’s Eve parties at the Doyles and the fun we had (especially the Virginia reel which we still can’t get right). We will remember you and your family in our prayers and especially Ramsey.

Gail and Alan Rowe

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS.

LINDA and DANNY KELLY. DREXEL HILL,PA.

Dear Marie,

Dan and I were sorry to learn of Joe’s passing. We understand it’s been a long battle for both of you during his illness.

We regret that we are unable to attend the services on Wed. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,

Sue and Dan MacDonald

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