Barry M. Rich ’64

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Barry died Aug. 31, 2022, of liver cancer in Boston, where he was self-employed as an attorney.

Barry came to Princeton from Shaker Heights High School in Ohio, where his activities included the Junior Council on World Affairs, the yearbook, the literary magazine, and the chess club. At Princeton, Barry majored in English, writing his thesis on “The Art of Samuel Richardson,” best known as a writer and printer in England, with professor E.D.H. Johnson as his adviser. His extracurricular activities centered around the Wilson Society, where he served on the house committee and ways and means committee, and Whig-Clio.

Following graduation, Barry attended Harvard, where he earned a law degree and a master’s degree. He commenced law practice in Boston, initially with a large firm but ultimately establishing his own general practice, with a focus on real estate law. He was actively practicing up until his death.

Barry’s principal avocation was cooking and according to his wife, Carol, he was an excellent amateur chef. He was also an avid reader, with a particular interest in American history.

Barry is survived by Carol and a son, Jeremy, to whom the class extends its condolences. A daughter, Melissa, predeceased him.