Barry L. Warren

Barry was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in a close-knit, loving, and gossipy family with a flair for melodrama that both adored and annoyed him. He was a die-hard Yankee fan as a kid and worshiped the dirt that Mickey Mantle kicked up with his cleats. He was voted “Most Sophisticated” during his senior year and claims to have been on every other page of his yearbook (unverified as of this writing).

He came into his own during his college and law school days at Dickinson in Carlisle, PA where he met the closest and longest standing friends he would have in his life. Most importantly, it is where he met his wife of 54 years, Laura, with whom he traveled the world, ate their way through the Zagat’s guide, golfed (she was better), shopped for antiques, and spent hours in the garden finding new and innovative ways to kill thousands of innocent plants. He completely adored her.

He practiced law at his namesake firm, Cohen & Warren for over 40 years, served as president of the Suffolk County Bar Association, was a member of the Ethics Committee, taught classes at Touro Law School, was a member of the Port Jefferson Royal Educational Foundation, served as Village Attorney, and was a former president of the Port Jefferson Historical Society (sometimes referred to as the “Hysterical Society).”

He is also survived by two children, one brilliant, the other good looking, David (married to Beth) and Abigail (married to David Gutierrez). He was a very much adored grandfather (“Pop”) to two granddaughters, Shelby and Adelaide. He was also the cherished brother of Linda Grodin (late husband Jay) and brother-in-law of Marty VanderLind.

A memorial visitation for Barry will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 4-7 PM at O. B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. Words of remembrance by family & friends at 5:30 PM.

The Words of Remembrance service will be livestreamed and may be joined by either clicking on the link under services or by using this web address: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/3221482907

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Port Jefferson Historical Society, 115 Prospect Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.obdavisportjefferson.com for the Warren family.