Robert E. Barry

Robert (Bob) Edward Barry, 90, died on July 19, 2025 at Hanover Hill Health Care Center in Manchester, NH. He was born on October 14, 1934 in Boston, MA, the son of Gerald and Mary (Birmingham) Barry. He was predeceased by his wife Janet Gail (Smith) Barry on July 7, 2022 after 63 years of marriage.

Bob enlisted in the Navy on October 16, 1951 and served as a Radio Operator on the USS Kula Gulf and USS Tarawa. He later worked as a computer operator for various insurance companies, retiring from American International Group. He also owned and operated U Fix It Yourself, an auto repair business from 1973 to 1977.

Bob was predeceased by siblings Gerald Barry, Mary Ellen (Barry) O’Neill, Ann (Barry) Adams, Francis Barry, and Margaret Barry.

He is survived by his children Michaela Barry, Matthew Barry, and Rebecca (Barry) Rumfelt; and his grandchildren David Barry and Morgan Baumann. He is also survived by his sister Joan (Barry) Freeman, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are on Tuesday, August 5 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover St. Manchester NH. Service to begin at 12:30 PM.