Obituary of J. Walter Barrett

J. Walter Barrett April 5, 2010 J. Walter Barrett, 88, of Baldwinsville passed away Monday at University Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Dannemora, NY, he attended St. John's School, was a 1940 graduate of Mt. Assumption Institute in Plattsburg, and attended SUNY Plattsburg. Walter was a US Army Veteran. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star and Infantry Combat Badge. Walter retired after 22 years as an Economic Development Loan Officer for the Small Business Administration. Walter was a founding member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4114 and was a faithful navigator of the 4th Degree. He was a communicant of Holy Family. He was a member of the DAV, American Legion, VFW, Foxfire 9 Hole Men's Golf League. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Helen Bradford in 2006, and his grandson Patrick Rowell in 1976. Survivors: four daughters; Margaret (Gary) Storinge of Canastota, Mary Helen (Ronald) Rowell of Colorado, Kathleen Grobosky of Baldwinsville, H. Betsy Barrett of Florida; his son, James (Lynn) Barrett Jr. of Colorado; 13 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Services: 9:30 am Friday at Tindall Funeral Home and 10:00 am at Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Burial will be Saturday in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Plattsburgh. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home 1921 W Genesee St., Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.