Yes, it's a year late, but I just bumped into the obituary.  I was a Betari in NYC, umm, well, quite a while ago and still recall the events and leadership (and camp!) that Barry led.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Dear Sindy,
So sorry I took so long to do this. I only recently learned it existed. 
I was so sad to hear of Barry’s passing, then terribly frustrated that I couldn’t attend his funeral and pay my respects to you and your family, dear Sindy.     He was an amazing wonderful man, probably more than I realize.... A BEAUTIFUL MAN!!    I can’t think of much else to say, except that I wish you and your beautiful family comfort from friends and good health!
Love, Benjy

Rest in peace Barry. Thank you for everything over the years. You were always one of my favorite clients to work with when I was at Music and you was without a doubt the most generous, friendly, cool ass dude I've ever dealt with. Til we meet again. 🙏

Barry has had a special place in my heart ever since he offered to send Rhonda anywhere in the world for treatment of her illness.

“May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem (Ha’makom yenahem etkhem betokh she’ar avelei Tziyonvi’Yerushalayim).”

Condolences to the family from
Estelle Fellman

Always in our hearts--sending our sincerest condolences to the Liben family

THE GONZALES FAMILY
MR. AVON, MRS. THERESA, and MS. KELLY ANN GONZALES

Barry was  an unforgettable source of inspiration. He reminded us to always be candid, genuine, and love others. We knew him first professionally in his great work in the travel industry, and he became like family to us over time. Thank you for everything you did, Barry! You will be missed and always thought of in the warmest light.

Warmly--always,
THE GONZALES FAMILY
THERESA GONZALES
AVON GONZALES
KELLY ANN GONZALES

Barry was brilliant... But more than that,  he created a workplace  like none I've known, where his capacity for love, honesty, and fairness was adored.



It’s been 50 years since I saw him, but I have such memories of this big personality, the first real “Brooklyn-er” I met, and I certainly knew nothing about Betar. (Hell, I was this guy from USY who had no idea what Zionism was.)
Only time I remember him as subdued is when he returned from meeting Menachem Begin for the first time.
 I owe Barry something important – he taught me how to tell stories. Not newspaper stories, but life stories.
And, I suppose in some ways that did affect my journalism…if my writing ever has a distinct “voice,” I owe it to Barry because he showed me what a what a storytelling voice is.
 
Baruch dayan emet.


Farewell Barry. Your humor and  presence will be much missed in the travel industry and beyond. Deepest condolences to the entire family.

Barry was a mensch. Generous, a philanthropist and a great family man.  Hope Big Blue wins a Super Bowl in Heaven.  Rest In Peace Godfather.  

Condolences to the family. A giant is gone way too soon. Will always remember the leadership Barry brought to Camp  Betar.   

In addition to being a travel industry icon, leader and mentor, Barry’s legacy is his beautiful family and his kind, caring and generous heart. He was taken too early and will be missed by so many lives he touched in so many ways. He was a great mentor to me and wonderful to my family. Our prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Joy Ferrari and Joe Jamaleddine

OBITUARY

Barry Howard Liben

August 27, 1952 – January 2, 2020

Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel

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