Joseph W. Barry Jr., 83, of Dorchester, MA passed away peacefully on August 23, 2021.

Joe grew up in Dorchester and was a lifelong communicant at St. Gregory’s Parish. Except for his service in the reserves aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Unimak, Joe spent his life living in Massachusetts. After graduating from Boston University’s school of Communications, he worked for the Boston Redevelopment Authority for several years before serving as a Court Officer in Suffolk Superior Court from 1970-2000. He also worked many Saturdays at his father’s store, Bay View Liquors, in South Boston. During his free time he enjoyed fishing at Castle Island, the Blue Hills, and Lake Boon where he spent many happy summers. Later in life he enjoyed painting, especially nautical scenes. In his retirement he enjoyed getting together with his friend Bob Potenza, walking around the neighborhood, and visits from his granddaughters, Katie and Abby.

He was predeceased by his parents (Joseph and Margaret) and wife Elaine (Sullivan). He is survived by his sons, Joseph (Suzanne) and Richard, his granddaughters Katie and Abby, his sister Marjorie (Foster), brother in law Scott Foster, two nieces Lisa (Jonathan)and Adrea (Alan) Foster and several cousins.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 30th at 1:00pm at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Dorchester, MA.

Donations can be made in his memory to Saint Gregory’s Parish, 2215 Dorchester Massachusetts 02124