Raised in Hewlett, New York, Barry then lived in Livingston for over 20 years. Barry was a paper and packaging salesman, selling tissue paper and boxes to designers like Donna Karan and North Face. He was a lover of music, golf, politics, baseball, basketball and Seinfeld.

A graveside service was held on March 20 at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Queens. Barry is survived by his two children, Stefanie and Howard, and his grandchild, Olivia.