Donald J. Barry, Jr., attorney, of Quincy and Falmouth, formerly of Milton, passed away at age 76.

Beloved son of the late Donald J. Barry and Gertrude G. Barry, and brother of the late Bruce F. Barry of Westwood. He is survived by his beloved sister-in-law Margaret (Peggy) A. Barry of Asheville, NC, dear nephew David F. Barry of Austin, TX, dear niece Christine Barry Rains and her husband Michael, Godfather and beloved “Nonno” to Evelyn M. Rains and Andrew M. Rains of Asheville, NC.

Longtime Senior Vice President and Counsel for Citizens Bank in Boston, successor to the former Neworld Bank and Charlestown Savings Bank, retiring in 2009 after a forty-year career in the banking industry focusing on bank law and regulatory issues. Don graduated from Boston College High School, Boston College, and Suffolk University Law School. In addition to being an attorney, he was a member of the Society of Real Estate Appraiser holding the SRA professional designation. He was also a member of the U.S. Army Reserves during the 1970’s.

Don was appointed to the Massachusetts Security and Privacy Council by former Governor Edward J. King, serving from 1983-1985. Over the years he served on the board of trustees for the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation and in various capacities for the Mass. Bankers Association, The New England Council, and The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of The Beacon Society of Boston, a social club, and The Federalist Society of Washington, D.C. a national organization mainly attractive to attorneys throughout the U.S. who share a more generally conservative view and interpretation of the law.

Don was very active with the Laboure Center in South Boston, a social services agency and division of Catholic Charities, serving on its board of directors for many years and as chair for the final three years of his term ending in 2013.

A seasonal resident of Acapesket Beach in Falmouth on Cape Cod since 1978. Don enjoyed many happy years having drinks and dinner with family and friends at that very special place. He was an avid reader and loved classic movies. He enjoyed traveling especially to San Francisco and New York City. He will be remembered for being a loyal friend and sharp conversationalist.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton Saturday June 24 at 10:30 AM. Family and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday June 23 from 3-7 PM. Burial Milton Cemetery.