Barry, James T. “Jim," Jr., of St. Louis, Missouri, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection Saturday, January 19, 2019, comforted by Eileen, his wife of 49 ½ years. He was 73 years old.
Jim is survived by Eileen (née Kelly); his children Jay (Emily) Barry, Colleen (Chris) Vulin, Anne (Charlie) Bussmann, and Kelly (Kevin) Reilly; his adoring grandchildren, Leigh and Brynne Barry; Cora, Caelan, and Carolina Vulin; Brayden, Ryan, and Connor Bussmann; and Fina and Carrick Reilly - who all loved their "GP." Also survived by his brothers, Jack Barry and Tom Barry and their families, as well as many other family members and friends whom he cherished deeply.
Jim was born on June 12, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York, to the late James T. “Bud” Barry, Sr., and Mary Barry (née Dockery). He was a lifelong resident of St. Louis, a devoted parishioner of Immacolata, St. Monica, and Ascension parishes, and an annual White House Jesuit retreatant. He was a graduate of St. Louis University High School (class of 1963), the University of Notre Dame (class of 1967), and St. Louis University School of Law (cum laude, class of 1970). He also served honorably as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Jim had a successful legal career spanning more than 38 years, highlighted by the founding of The Barry Law Firm in 1980, in Clayton, MO, which specialized in banking, business, and commercial matters. Jim loved serving his many valued clients and friends. He was a member of the Missouri and Illinois Bar Associations, as well as a number of other professional and civic organizations.
Jim was a passionate devotee of the University of Notre Dame, serving as vice president of the National Alumni Board, the chairman of the National Senior Alumni Board, a president and Man of the Year of the Notre Dame Club of St. Louis, and a fabulous enthusiast of the Fighting Irish football team. He also served on various boards and clubs for St. Louis University High School and St. Joseph’s Academy. He was a director of the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation, served as a marshal for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club for 16 years, and was a longtime member of Norwood Hills Country Club and the Missouri Athletic Club.
Jim was a true Irish gentleman and will be remembered as a proud, hard-working, and much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, a prolific storyteller, and a tremendous friend and confidante to so many.
Services: Visitation on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 4-8 pm, at Schrader Funeral Home & Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd. at Holloway in Ballwin. Funeral Mass on Friday, Jan. 25, at 10:00am at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr. in Chesterfield. If desired, donations can be made to White House Jesuit Retreat Center, 7400 Christopher Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63129.
Jim is survived by Eileen (née Kelly); his children Jay (Emily) Barry, Colleen (Chris) Vulin, Anne (Charlie) Bussmann, and Kelly (Kevin) Reilly; his adoring grandchildren, Leigh and Brynne Barry; Cora, Caelan, and Carolina Vulin; Brayden, Ryan, and Connor Bussmann; and Fina and Carrick Reilly - who all loved their "GP." Also survived by his brothers, Jack Barry and Tom Barry and their families, as well as many other family members and friends whom he cherished deeply.
Jim was born on June 12, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York, to the late James T. “Bud” Barry, Sr., and Mary Barry (née Dockery). He was a lifelong resident of St. Louis, a devoted parishioner of Immacolata, St. Monica, and Ascension parishes, and an annual White House Jesuit retreatant. He was a graduate of St. Louis University High School (class of 1963), the University of Notre Dame (class of 1967), and St. Louis University School of Law (cum laude, class of 1970). He also served honorably as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Jim had a successful legal career spanning more than 38 years, highlighted by the founding of The Barry Law Firm in 1980, in Clayton, MO, which specialized in banking, business, and commercial matters. Jim loved serving his many valued clients and friends. He was a member of the Missouri and Illinois Bar Associations, as well as a number of other professional and civic organizations.
Jim was a passionate devotee of the University of Notre Dame, serving as vice president of the National Alumni Board, the chairman of the National Senior Alumni Board, a president and Man of the Year of the Notre Dame Club of St. Louis, and a fabulous enthusiast of the Fighting Irish football team. He also served on various boards and clubs for St. Louis University High School and St. Joseph’s Academy. He was a director of the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation, served as a marshal for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club for 16 years, and was a longtime member of Norwood Hills Country Club and the Missouri Athletic Club.
Jim was a true Irish gentleman and will be remembered as a proud, hard-working, and much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, a prolific storyteller, and a tremendous friend and confidante to so many.
Services: Visitation on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 4-8 pm, at Schrader Funeral Home & Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd. at Holloway in Ballwin. Funeral Mass on Friday, Jan. 25, at 10:00am at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr. in Chesterfield. If desired, donations can be made to White House Jesuit Retreat Center, 7400 Christopher Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63129.
Barry, James T. “Jim," Jr., of St. Louis, Missouri, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection Saturday, January 19, 2019, comforted by Eileen, his wife of 49 ½ years. He was 73 years old.
Jim is survived by Eileen (née Kelly); his children Jay (Emily) Barry, Colleen (Chris) Vulin, Anne (Charlie) Bussmann, and Kelly (Kevin) Reilly; his adoring grandchildren, Leigh and Brynne Barry; Cora, Caelan, and Carolina Vulin; Brayden, Ryan, and Connor Bussmann; and Fina and Carrick Reilly - who all loved their "GP." Also survived by his brothers, Jack Barry and Tom Barry and their families, as well as many other family members and friends whom he cherished deeply.
Jim was born on June 12, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York, to the late James T. “Bud” Barry, Sr., and Mary Barry (née Dockery). He was a lifelong resident of St. Louis, a devoted parishioner of Immacolata, St. Monica, and Ascension parishes, and an annual White House Jesuit retreatant. He was a graduate of St. Louis University High School (class of 1963), the University of Notre Dame (class of 1967), and St. Louis University School of Law (cum laude, class of 1970). He also served honorably as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Jim had a successful legal career spanning more than 38 years, highlighted by the founding of The Barry Law Firm in 1980, in Clayton, MO, which specialized in banking, business, and commercial matters. Jim loved serving his many valued clients and friends. He was a member of the Missouri and Illinois Bar Associations, as well as a number of other professional and civic organizations.
Jim was a passionate devotee of the University of Notre Dame, serving as vice president of the National Alumni Board, the chairman of the National Senior Alumni Board, a president and Man of the Year of the Notre Dame Club of St. Louis, and a fabulous enthusiast of the Fighting Irish football team. He also served on various boards and clubs for St. Louis University High School and St. Joseph’s Academy. He was a director of the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation, served as a marshal for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club for 16 years, and was a longtime member of Norwood Hills Country Club and the Missouri Athletic Club.
Jim was a true Irish gentleman and will be remembered as a proud, hard-working, and much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, a prolific storyteller, and a tremendous friend and confidante to so many.
Services: Visitation on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 4-8 pm, at Schrader Funeral Home & Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd. at Holloway in Ballwin. Funeral Mass on Friday, Jan. 25, at 10:00am at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr. in Chesterfield. If desired, donations can be made to White House Jesuit Retreat Center, 7400 Christopher Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63129.
Jim is survived by Eileen (née Kelly); his children Jay (Emily) Barry, Colleen (Chris) Vulin, Anne (Charlie) Bussmann, and Kelly (Kevin) Reilly; his adoring grandchildren, Leigh and Brynne Barry; Cora, Caelan, and Carolina Vulin; Brayden, Ryan, and Connor Bussmann; and Fina and Carrick Reilly - who all loved their "GP." Also survived by his brothers, Jack Barry and Tom Barry and their families, as well as many other family members and friends whom he cherished deeply.
Jim was born on June 12, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York, to the late James T. “Bud” Barry, Sr., and Mary Barry (née Dockery). He was a lifelong resident of St. Louis, a devoted parishioner of Immacolata, St. Monica, and Ascension parishes, and an annual White House Jesuit retreatant. He was a graduate of St. Louis University High School (class of 1963), the University of Notre Dame (class of 1967), and St. Louis University School of Law (cum laude, class of 1970). He also served honorably as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Jim had a successful legal career spanning more than 38 years, highlighted by the founding of The Barry Law Firm in 1980, in Clayton, MO, which specialized in banking, business, and commercial matters. Jim loved serving his many valued clients and friends. He was a member of the Missouri and Illinois Bar Associations, as well as a number of other professional and civic organizations.
Jim was a passionate devotee of the University of Notre Dame, serving as vice president of the National Alumni Board, the chairman of the National Senior Alumni Board, a president and Man of the Year of the Notre Dame Club of St. Louis, and a fabulous enthusiast of the Fighting Irish football team. He also served on various boards and clubs for St. Louis University High School and St. Joseph’s Academy. He was a director of the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation, served as a marshal for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club for 16 years, and was a longtime member of Norwood Hills Country Club and the Missouri Athletic Club.
Jim was a true Irish gentleman and will be remembered as a proud, hard-working, and much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, a prolific storyteller, and a tremendous friend and confidante to so many.
Services: Visitation on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 4-8 pm, at Schrader Funeral Home & Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd. at Holloway in Ballwin. Funeral Mass on Friday, Jan. 25, at 10:00am at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr. in Chesterfield. If desired, donations can be made to White House Jesuit Retreat Center, 7400 Christopher Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63129.
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