Barry Zion Glucksman
Glucksman, Barry Zion, born November 1, 1942, in New Bedford Massachusetts, passed away on June 2, at the age of 77. He had been valiantly battling MS for 27 years without complaint, but complications from COVID came on suddenly and took Barry too soon.
He was the son of the late David and Pearl (Bekelman). Barry moved from New Bedford to Providence at age four, graduated from Hope High School in 1960 and from Providence College in 1964. At a Halloween dance, a mutual friend introduced him to a young girl from the Catskill Mountains in New York, studying at Bryant College. The two soon fell in love and Barry and Suzanne had been happily married since 1966. Barry worked in sales for Rhode Island’s long-vibrant jewelry industry, including at Klitzner’s, Felchweir, Sharon Industries, and Cathedral Art Metal, before finally retiring from Barry Glucksman and Associates, aka Amcraft, due to health issues. He enjoyed connecting people and products – even selling rings to waitresses during family trips to Florida and conjuring up business ideas in so-called retirement.
He balanced the challenges of work with a busy home life. He and Suzanne raised three rambunctious boys: Rich, Dan, and Andrew. He especially enjoyed family gatherings with his older sister Sylvia (deceased) whose children Arnold, Robert, and Sharon, jokingly called him “Uncle Barry” even though they were around the same age, and his brother Albert, whose children Anne, Mark, William, and Michael, will sadly miss their Uncle’s smile and out-going personality.
Barry enjoyed sailing in Narragansett Bay and especially overnights in Newport Harbor and rafting-up with friends. He made road-trips to the Catskills memorable – he took pride in tying luggage and skis to the roof rack, telling crazy cowboy stories, teaching his boys to read maps (pre-GPS days), challenging them with math questions, and only once leaving their pet dog at a rest-stop (they did go back to save him). Barry loved to run and his MS diagnosis didn’t stop him from exercising. He enjoyed swimming and even won gold in the Senior Olympics. Barry and Suzanne enjoyed traveling, they cruised the Carribean, made a meaningful trip to Israel, and celebrated their 40th anniversary in Hawaii.
Barry leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Suzanne (Schwartz), his cherished sons, treasured daughters-in-law and adored grandchildren: Richard and Priscilla, Hannah, and Ella; Daniel and Jennifer, Eddie, and Oz, and; Andrew and Lucia, Ethan, and Thayer. He was the beloved brother of his late sister Sylvia and late brother-in-law Joseph Feingold, and leaves behind his loving big brother Albert and his wife Barbara, of Barrington, a sister-in-law Beverly Paige (Monticello, New York) and sister- and brother-in-law Mindy and Howard Schwartz (Coral Springs, FL) and many loving nieces and nephews.
His family is truly appreciative to all the care-givers, family, and many friends – including those at the MS Dream Center – who shared in providing care and compassion throughout the years. Most recently, Barry lived at Steere House in Providence. His entire family is deeply grateful for the staff members’ warmth, sensitivity, and attentive care.
Due to the corona crisis, his funeral service will be private and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date when it is safer for us to come together. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, “General Activities Fund,” 100 Borden St, Providence, RI 02903, or the MS Dream Center, 155 Gansett Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
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Suzanne and family
I was saddened to hear of Barry’s passing. I always enjoyed being with him at Temple Am David and West Bay Community Jewish Center.
May he rest in peace. My prayers and thoughts are with you
Ellen Gourse
Hi Ellen,
Thank you for your sweet memories of Barry. It means a great deal to me and my family to read your fond remembrances of our dear Barry.
Suzanne & Family,
I just read of Cousin Barry’s passing and I am deeply saddened. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. He was very lucky to have a loving & devoted family. May he rest in peace.
Cousin Arline Cusick
Dear Suzanne and Family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Barry.
He will be missed.
With heartfelt sympathy
Kathy and Ron Crudele
Dear Suzanne and family,
So sorry to hear about Barry. I often think of those wonderful times rafting out on the boats and the fun times our families had.
My condolences to you, Rich, Dan and Andrew and your entire family!
Andrew
Suzanne we send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Barry will be missed by all. Thank you for choosing us to share him with.
Ahhhh, Barry was bigger than life.
I remember fondly our time at Klitzner Industries.
My sincere to Suzanne and the entire Glucksman family
Suzanne, my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Barry’s passing.
Knew him for many years before and after We joined Temple Am David.
Our deepest sympathy
Ruth and Arnie Blasbalg s
Suzanne & family,
So very sad to read that Barry has passed away. Treasure your memories .Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Francine & Michael Vinacco
Dear Suzanne,
I’m sorry to see Barry had passed away.
He was always such a wonderful and fun person
To be with. Barry goes knowing how much he was
Loved. My sympathies.
Beth Tait
Dear Glucksman Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and I will always remember boating together as a family in Rhode Island.
May he rest in peace.
Robert London
Mrs. Glucksman, please except my sincerest condolences on your loss. It was an honor to meet and know him during his time with us at Steere. He will be missed.
Jean and I are so sorry for your loss Suzanne. We always thought you and Barry were such a great, wonderful couple together.
May he rest in peace.
Suzanne, sending you and your family my heartful sympathy on the passing of your beloved Barry. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suzanne we are sending our deepest condolences to you & your family. I remember all of you driving up to see your parents with the kids in the station wagon & wondering how you made that trip so many times! Barry was a good person to the core & will be sorely missed.
Geryl & Barry
Dear Suzanne and family, we are so sorry to hear of Barry’s passing. He was a wonderful husband and father. He always had a smile on his face. We loved him very much. We send our sympathy to you and the family. May he Rest In Peace. Cousins Sandra and Hal
Very sorry about Mr Glucksman.He represented our former company well many years ago.
Suzanne and family.
Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to all the family. Barry was a positive man, a wonderful kind and loving mench.. Always a smile and hello to all.
Rest In Peace.
Mrs. Glucksman and family,
I am so saddened and sorry to hear of Mr. Glucksman’s passing. May his memory forever be a blessing.
Suzanne and family:
We are so sorry to hear about Barry’s passing. He was such a great personality and loved the times with him in our stock clubs and his always entertaining analysis.
Dear Suzanne and family,
Sorry to learn of your loss. Barry had a very lovely and caring family. May he Rest In Peace.
Phyllis B. Solod
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
John and I would like to extend our condolences on the death of Barry to Suzanne and family. We are friends with Rich, Priscilla and family.
Our deepest condolences to Suzanne and the rest of the family. You were great neighbors and a divine intervention that both of us had MS. God Speed Barry.
I was saddened to read of Barry’s passing. One of the nicest people I’ve known, he was always willing to assist the temple in any way he could. My sincerest condolences.
Suzanne -
so sorry to read of Barry’s passing. He was a major positive influence at the MS Dream Center. I know he inspired me
Dear Suzanne,
With deepest sympathy, my heart goes out to you and all your family.
Dear Suzanne & family, we just found out about Barry’s passing last night. We are deeply saddened as he was one awesome character with a great sense of humor. Remember the flooded basement? May you and your family find comfort knowing he is past his suffering.
Love, Terri & Peter
Dear Suzanne, Rich, Dan and Andrew,
I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of Barry.
I have the fondest memories of him and you all during our childhood and days growing up across the street from you.
He was always super positive and was a great man with fantastic storoes to tell and had a.wonderful outlook on life.
May he rest in peace.
Love Matthew
My deepest sympathy to Barry’s family.
Ed Katz