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Philip T. Barry, 70

July 05, 2024

Philip T. Barry, 70, of Lititz, PA passed away peacefully at his home on July 5, 2004. He was the loving husband of Sue Ann Barry to whom he was married for 39 years. He is a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service where he had a 34-year career as a letter carrier. His coworkers estimated that, at 10 miles a day, he walked the circumference of the earth 4-1/2 times by the end of his tenure. Easing into retirement, he worked part time at Troegs Brewery in Hershey. He was born June 30, 1954, in Lebanon, PA to the late Robert C., and Anna (Maika) Barry. Phil graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School in 1972 and attended West Virginia University (WVU). He was an avid sports fan, golfer and hockey player. At WVU, he was instrumental in establishing an ice hockey program when tryouts were on a frozen pond. He played left forward in club hockey from the time he was a young boy until the time he knew better. He had a brief stint at curling during high school.

Phil’s favorite sports teams to root for were the Boston Bruins, the Green Bay Packers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He loved telling friends that he was part owner of the Packers (he had one share). He had a love of reading and music from all genres. Besides his wife, Phil is survived by siblings Michael E. (Lynne of Annville, PA), Jeanne F. Schelhorn (Robert of Palmyra, PA), Barbara A. Titus (John of Lancaster, PA), Colleen L. Hagen of Denton, TX, Gladys M. Walborn of Cleona, PA, John J. Barry of Long Beach, CA, Margaret B. Smith (Dr. Harvey of Naples, FL), and Patrick C. (Sara of Chappaqua, NY), siblings-in-law Denise Shepherd (Austin (Reg) of Monroe, CT), Joseph D. Scarcia (Andrea of Linglestown, PA), many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Robert C. Barry, Jr. (surviving wife Nancy of Pittsburgh), and Daniel L. Barry, Sr. (surviving wife Mary Ann of Vernon, CT), and brothers-in-laws Dr. Douglas Hagen and Gary Walborn.

He especially enjoyed spending quality time with his wife, members of his family and his many friends. He was full of life and will be remembered for his gentle nature. Phil loved the beautiful town of Lititz, a place he & Susi called home and coveted immensely. Phil also loved traveling on this continent and in Western Europe. He and his wife had a special place in their hearts for rescuing golden retrievers over their four decades together, especially senior goldens.

Friends and family are all invited to attend a Celebration of Phil’s life to be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz Pa. There will be a time of visitation with the family from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Phil’s memory to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute or Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Heart & Vascular Institute www.lancastergeneralhealth.org/giving-foundation/ or Lancaster General Heart Group.

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July 10, 2024

Heartfelt sadness on the passing of your beloved husband, brother, brother in law, and uncle. He was loved much, and well. May the memories made with him sustain you in the days, months and years to come.
Peter and Nilsa Perez

July 09, 2024

I am so sorry to hear this Sue, my prayers are with you and your family. Only good thoughts and great memories of my times with you both wherever we were. He was a wonderful person.
Edwin Hamor

July 09, 2024

Such great memories of dear Phil ❤️That smile that connected you to him😊The great times always involved eating with both him and Sue. Such a great person and now a heavenly soul🙏
Cathy Roth

July 09, 2024

Our heartfelt condolences to you, Susi. Phil was a great guy and well liked by lots of folks. He will be sorely missed. Peace and comfort to you and your family. Dave & Mariellen Payne

July 09, 2024

Sue, we are so sorry for your loss. Phil is such a sweet soul. We are also sorry we will miss the memorial service, our grandson is graduating from Army Ranger training in Georgia that day. We hope to see you soon. Love. Ned and Debby Pelger

July 09, 2024

It was our pleasure to meet and get to know Phil. He had a way of making you feel better after a conversation with him. He will be missed and our deepest condolences to Sue. Dave and Hai fen.

July 08, 2024

So sad to hear of Phil’s passing. I agree with a comment about how Phil reminded me of a rock star with his white hair and sunglasses. Sending lots of love and deepest condolences to Sue and his many family and friends. Such a wonderful man, a true gentleman.
Laura Knowles

July 08, 2024

Heartbreaking, we always enjoyed a chat over cocktails with the Barry’s. Our deepest sympathies to Sue.
Wendy Diller

July 08, 2024

Phil was a great man!! He was very kind and loved by everyone who met him. He will be missed by all who knew him!!
Greg Keller

July 08, 2024

Please accept my condolences. I remember Philip, but thought of him as so much younger than I. I am 73. Perhaps it was his spirit.
Beth Rudegeair

July 08, 2024

A good man and even better friend.
Don Gould

July 07, 2024

I had the great fortune of meeting Phil Barry c.1997 as a fellow Postal employee. My initial approach was apprehensive. Phil was tall, thin but formidable, and had lush wavy silver hair. His eyes were typically hidden by a pair of thick black acetate original Ray Ban Wayfarers which he donned, and of which yielded an unbeatable look. I mistakenly thought of Phil as kind of an unapproachable rock star. Ironically, it would soon be the subject of music that began our conversation. Our love of The Pixies, in particular, and onto WXPN, and The Bunnymen. Then our mutual love of reading surfaced. Amazon had just begun, and they were selling only books back then. Quickly I had learned that the Ray Bans were practical to protect Phil’s eyes from hours of UV while walking the mail. But, this in no way diminished how ‘cool’ Phil Barry still was to me. This is important because of how it just accentuated how Phil Barry was no poser; but, in fact, the real deal! Through my ongoing and final contact with Phil Barry I discovered what it meant for somebody to be genuine, gentle, kind, humble, ethical, generous with a big heart & soul, and still exude classical strength. Phil Barry always made me feel so good just being around him, or talking with him. Phil Barry was an approachable star! I will miss you dearly my friend! My sincere condolences to Sue, Phil’s family, and his friends. I have no doubt he made everyone feel as good as they could possibly be.
This monkeys gone to heaven. -fb3 xxo
Francis Boyle III

July 07, 2024

Dear Phil, our brother who we all respected, admired and loved, as did everyone who knew you…our hearts are shattered. And Sue know that we are all here for you at this time and forevermore.
Jack Barry

July 07, 2024

What a wonderful tribute to our friend, Phil. He will be missed by us, especially during the Polo season. Toasting you with an IPA! ❤️. Heaven has gained an angel. Love you.
Cathy Gelatka

July 07, 2024

Kind & Gentle Phil truly was. He consoled me when my wife Sue passed away 5 years ago. He was the only HS classmate I enjoyed since we graduated & invited to our wedding in 1975. We toasted a few beers in last 50 years. I will miss him until we meet in heaven. He was like a brother. Give Sue a hug for me. RIP BOTH. LOVE. JERRY KARLI

Visitation: Thursday, July 11, 2024; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Thursday, July 11, 2024; 2:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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