Thomas "Tom" Barry, Class of 1972

Thomas "Tom" Charles Barry, age 73, of Grand Haven, formerly of Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Dogwood Shores Assisted Living. He was born on July 27, 1950, in Brownsville, PA, to the late Charles and Christine (Dobrunick) Barry. Tom graduated from Muskingum University with a degree in Psychology. He spent 40 years in various positions at harness racing tracks including Ohio, Maryland, and Washington DC. He also managed professional and tough man competition boxers. Tom enjoyed playing card games, scrabble, listening to music, and the Cleveland Browns. Tom is survived by his sisters, Christine (Kenneth) Lee and Winona Lee Goldstein; nephews, Kenneth (Erin) Lee and C.D. Goldstein; niece, Beth Sheinbaum; great-nephews, Parker (Joy) Lee and Matthew (Jane) Coogan; great-niece, Payton Lee; and many cousins and friends. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Sam Goldstein

Year of Muskingum Undergraduate Degree
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