I will miss my older brother.He will always live in my heart.He was incredible with our
fight with amyliod,attr fap.May he be at peace.

Brother Breen was always there with the best interest of the chapter(AZ) in mind. During the refounding  those of us doing that job, were sometimes at odds with Barry and Brother Dick Jones but their experience was always right and they went a long way toward keeping us focused and compleing our job successfully

So proud to call Barry my brother! I remember when Barry was elected national President of Theta Xi and feeling a tremendous since of pride that Barry was my Alpha Zeta brother! We will all miss you Barry!

Barry was truly a gentleman and a scholar.  His instincts seemed always directed toward helping others, and his desire to benefit our brotherhood was unsurpassed. Barry will always have my thanks for being a mentor, and an example we can all learn from.  YITB, Louis Desser AZ 727

When Barry was seeking a heart transplant through the Mayo Clinic he needed to secure temporary housing within a few hour drive so he would be readily available when the time came.   He reached out through the Theta Xi network and as fate would have it, I was the only Alpha Zetan in the area so we connected. 30 years earlier, when Barry happened to stroll through the fraternity on a quiet summer day, he barely knew me but still invited me for an afternoon coastal flight to Santa Barbara.  It was a beautiful day and he trained me on the controls and let me take over for quite a thrill.   It was a phenomenal experience I would never forget and now I had a chance to pay him back!   I wasn't sure Barry would remember that meeting but he certainly did and we had fun reliving it.  He came to visit my home in Minnesota and I learned so much more about such a talented, energetic, and positive man.   Unfortunately he didn't qualify for the transplant so I never saw him again but am thankful to have had the chance for a few more laughs with him.    Thanks again Barry!  YITB John Trapnell AZ851

In our time together at Theta Xi, Barry showed me how to be more kind and gentle and considerate of others.   He was a good example.  Barry was also  a good person with a clear idea and a consistent application of what it means to be a brother.   May he rest in the bonds of eternal brotherhood.


Barry Ryan, AZ563  (Lafayette, Co.)

Barry was a tremendous positive influence on so many young men through Theta Xi. Thank you Barry! YITB, Rob Maitland AZ832

Barry was a true friend and brother of Theta Xi.  Most of his life was devoted to the brotherhood of the Theta Xi and the Alpha Zeta Chapter.

January 09, 2015

We will miss you Barry,dear friend and neighbor, especially the talks between our front porches on a beautiful, sunny Florida day. You are in our thoughts and our condolences go to all those whose lives you've touched with your friendship and positive spirit. On every beautiful, sunny day, we will sit on the front porch and think of you often.

OBITUARY

Barry Erwin Breen

September 6, 1945 – December 30, 2014

Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary

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