A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, 12 noon, at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Harry was born to James & Rosalie Barr on November 26, 1933 in Albany, NY.
He attended Christian Brothers Academy and continued on to St. Michael’s College in VT. He served in the US Army from 1954-1957 and then worked for 30 years for the State of New York while he raised his family. He and his wife Margaret retired to Boynton Beach, FL in 1992 where he continued to work at various golf courses until he moved to Greensboro, NC in December 2020. Harry was an avid reader, enjoyed many sports, and embraced his Irish heritage; however, his favorite pastime was family time. He loved spending time with his five kids and their children, and especially loved cheering them on at sporting events. Harry was well known for his sharp mind, his encyclopedic memory, and quick wit. He loved to make people laugh, even until the end.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 55 years Margaret, and brother Sully Barr.
He is survived by his brother Brian Barr, Guilderland, NY, five children, Harry Barr(Wendy) of Jupiter, FL, Brennan Barr of Greensboro, NC, daughters, Molly Ginty (Max) of Delaware City, DE, Katherine O’Brien (John) of Chanhassen, MN and Kelen Walker (Brian) of Greensboro, NC, along with nine grandchildren, Maxwell, Emily, Eve, Skylar, Isabel, Donovan, Peyton, Kevin, Harrison, and two great grandchildren, Benicio and Augustus.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com.
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