Service held for John J. Barry III, 38

John Joseph Barry III, 38, of North Buffalo, a contractor, property manager and contributing member of Orchard Park High Schools’ 1991 state championship boys’ volleyball team, died  July 9, 2013 in Roswell Park Cancer Institute following a battle with leukemia.

Born November 1, 1974, John grew up in Orchard Park schools, where he was a three-sport athlete, playing volleyball, basketball, and baseball.

Before his high school athletic career, he spent many summers playing for his father in the Orchard Park Little League.

John went on to graduate from West Virginia University and returned to Buffalo Niagara, moving to North Buffalo, where he started his career as a contractor and property manager.

Known as “Johnny,” “Junior,” or “JB,” he was known for his work ethic, sense of humor and strength. He kept in daily touch with his parents and was likewise close with his three siblings.

John enjoyed vacationing with family in the Adirondack region as well as at the family summer home in Canada.

Survivors include his wife, the former Molly Roller; three sons, John, Samuel and Benjamin; a daughter, Anna; two sisters, Trista Barry and Laura Lester; a brother, Christopher Barry; and his parents, John and Deb (Pylman) Barry.

John’s grandparents are Char Pylman of Eagle Bay and the late Dutch Pylman.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mark Catholic Church in Buffalo on Saturday, July 13th.

An endowment fund for the education of John’s children is being formed. Donations in his memory may be sent to: John Barry II, 11 Penhurst Park, Buffalo, NY 14222.

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