Barry P. Durham October 20, 1940 - June 23, 2022

Barry Peter Thomas Durham, 81, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away on Thursday June 23rd 2022.

Barry was born on October 20th, 1940 in Chester, PA. After graduating from Chester High School in 1958, He went on to study Business at Pennsylvania Military College, graduating in 1962. He then served in the United States Army from 1962-1968. Barry retired from Fibre-Metal Products after 40 years. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 94 Brookhaven, PA.

Barry is survived by his wife of 55 years Sandra Yvonne Durham (Graham). Loving Father of Brooks Thomas Durham and his wife Lauren of Monroe NC. Barrie Marie Spitaleri (Durham) and her husband Joseph of Wallingford, PA. His sister Dale Sheehan (Durham) of Thorndale, PA. Barry was a devoted grandfather of Salvatore, Kirsten and Joey Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents Brooks and Josephine (Joan) Durham, and his brother Dean Richard Durham, and his son Dean Richard Durham II.

At Barry’s request there will be no funeral service. The family will have a private memorial service.

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    Mayor Denise Leslie says

    My deepest condolences to the Durham family. Barry was a friend and a veteran in our American Legion Post 94. Barry will be missed.

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    Kelly says

    I am sincerely sorry for your loss Mr. Durham was a kind man who loved family, and his old cars. An old neighbor Kelly Lucas-Stafford

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