I am so sad to hear this news, Barry was a dear friend to my dad Max, they worked together at various restaurants. I tried calling him a few times. RIP Barry O

I met Barry when he and his partner took over a restaurant on the upper west side I was running. Although we didn't end on great terms I can't say anything nasty about Barry. Uncle Barry is what I called him because he always tried to help and take care of me, he knew I lost my father and was drifting through my late 20's. Barry always lit up a room and could make you laugh, even if the joke wasn't funny. It was his tone and huge smile that made you feel good. I was very sorry to hear that he was sick and passed away. I have a lot of fond memories about Barry and I wont let our falling out dirty all the wonderful things he did for people. He loved his family very much, loved his friends. I just feel bad we stopped speaking after what happened.  Barry...... You are missed by many.  

I met Barry nearly twenty years ago at Stages Deli in Manhattan. 

He was witty and warm!

Always wanted a nugget to lay a sawbuck on the top college football game of the day.. 
Of course it was purely for entertainment purposes😀. It was the least I could do seeing as though that’s what Tim Brando & I did for a living. As network broadcasters we sat around and talked football with Barry until late evenings.  We loved Going to see: Barry, George & Wendy! 

He will be missed.  

As Matre d’s go, Barry did not fit into a category, he created one. There was only ONE Barry Orenstein.

Miss you already. 

Barry and I have been close friends for over 42yrs. I am devastated by this loss. I lost my wife of 38 yrs this year and now Barry.
He & I met when we were both driving taxi in NYC in the late 60's. Barry shortly left for the peace corp after we met, but we never lost contact When Barry returned from overseas I had relocated to the west coast. Barry had purchased a cafeteria in the wall street area and pleaded with me to come back and help him. but I was  involved with a woman and did not take him up on the offer.. I often wonder how that might have changed both of our lives, but it never happened.
If you were a friend of Barry's you were in for a lot of laughs and intelligent conversation. He always wanted to converse on the most important topic in the news. He was person who would welcome your point of view and be willing to share his position and the facts to support his position as he saw them. I will miss those conversations and will always remember how gracious he was. The thing that bonded us aside for respect for one another was, were born on the same day and yr.
God Bless you my dear friend, may you rest in peace.

To All Who Knew Uncle Barry:

Please help those of us in Uncle Barry’s family to carry on his memory. Go to the website that we’re starting to build, and submit an anecdote or a brief tribute for us to post: www.barryorenstein.com.

Thanks very much!
Dara (one of his nieces)

Dear Zayda and all Barry’s family,
I was a co worker at the Stage Delicassen
with  Barry and even went to your lovely
Wedding. It is so sad to find that Barry has passed away at such a young age. My deepest condolences go out to you at this time. May Barry Rest In Peace Eternally.
Sincerely, Barbara Uriarte 

Dear Zayda and Barry’s family,
So very sorry to hear such sad news about Barry’s passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and all the family.  R.I.P. Fran Rottenberg 

OBITUARY

Barry J. Orenstein

May 8, 1948 – December 25, 2020

Riverside Memorial Chapel

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