Virtual
Memorial
Joe Barry |
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 Joe
Barry passed away on May 18th from an apparent heart attack.
Barry's career included six
U.S. Open wins, three Gold Cup wins, the '71 Coronation Cup win
in England, and has played on the U.S. teams at the Cup of the
Americas. He has coached Outback to the '06 U.S. Open win and
Isla Carroll to 27 consecutive wins during the '97 and'98 seasons,
including the '97 U.S. Open victory in Palm Beach. Joe also took
Bob Moore's Autoplex to the '97 Texas Open Win.
Joe Barry was inducted into
the Polo Hall of Fame in 1999. One of his most recent accomplishments
was coaching Isla Carroll to win the 22-Goal Iglehart Cup in
Palm Beach.
VISITATION:
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 - 5:00-8:00p.m.
Goetz Funeral Home
713 N. Austin Street
Seguin, TX
830-379-2313
FUNERAL SERVICE:
Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 2:00p.m.
First United Methodist Church
710 N. Austin Street
Seguin, TX
830-379-4112
The family has asked that in
lieu of flowers, you donate to your favorite charity or have
a tree planted on the Joe Barry Ranch. For the address of the
Joe Barry Ranch and details on planting a tree, call the Houston
Polo Club at 713-681-8571.
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Joe
was a high-goal legend , but also a true gentelman on and off
the field. He and his family brought in that high level professional
outlook to the sport, but the down home attitude made it all
even. He'll be missed, not just for his rating of nine goals,
but more importantly for his love of horses and family.
-- Derek Dalton |
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 May 18, 2002: Tragedy Strikes Polo
Again -
Big Joe Barry,
a former 9-Goal player suffered from a heart attack and passed
on to the Big Polo Field above. We are feeling for the family
as this was a complete surprise. Joe was the head mover for Isla
Carrol, John Goodman's Polo Team. He was always an athlete and
one of the nicest guys on this planet. Well there is not much
to say but "So Long Big Joe." -- Steve Crowder |
I
adored him. #1, he was damned good-looking and always smiling
and #2, he was so supportive of my abilities as a horse trainer.
Always complimenting me and encouraging me. I will truly miss
him.
-- Kim Kelly |
I
have known the Barry family since I was fifteen, in Oak Brook
we all spent many wonderful summers together, with a cousin that
had truckfuls of polo ponies there were not many a young person
could ride the Barry's always had a horse for me that was steady
and gentle.
Joe Barry was one of the finest people I have ever met, as teenagers
I remember setting up balls for Joe on the Fifty yard line and
he would be able to put them through the goal at the age of 15.
Joe was not one of those to complain as I became involved years
later in the operation of the OakBrook Polo Club. He was always
sup portative and you could always count on him to Umpire, help
new players, and be a genuine friend to all.
We all know this so I will just say that Sharon. Joe Wayne and
his mother and Sister we will all miss Joe Barry and he will
always be in our hearts, he touched so many people and as we
are a small industry this sport of Polo has the opportunity to
see each other year after year watch our children grow and care
for each other.
Joe this is a tragic loss for all of us, you are smiling right
now and will bestow many blessings on your family and friends
from across the boarder of life and a transition we all will
make.
There is a dignity of not having to suffer but a shock as well,to
those who must travel their paths to your destination without
you at this time.
There will be a forest of trees I am sure at the Barry Ranch.
Sharon we will be contacting you in this regard.
Most Sincerely, Suzanne Peika
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