I am so sorry for your loss and I am just learning today of his passing.

On behalf of "47" Alumni Association of the Deaf in NYC, we wish to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends. Barry graduated from JHS 47 School for the Deaf in 1956.  He was a scorekeeper for the basketball teams at JHS 47 and he really enjoyed doing this.  Rest in Peace, Barry.  Dorothy Cohler '57 "47" Alumni Secretary - email: alumni47@aol.com

Deeply sympathy and I used to ride a PS 47 school bus with Barry for a few years and grew up with him. Miss him around and have a peaceful!
Ben Harucki

We are very sorry.  We cannot go to the funeral because the funeral service will be held on Shabbos (Jan. 29, 2022)
We missed him a lot on happy simchas (events)
Rabbi Fred and Connie Friedman

Barry and I were competitors - and friends. We kept in touch over the years on all sorts of topics related to the Deaf Community. He had a true love for our community and contributed greatly to its landscape without expecting anything in return. He was a gentleman in his own ways, sturdy, reliable and a terrific colleague. I am truly saddened that we won't be able to banter back and forth. He will be remembered for who he is, a truly quiet yet a physical presence in the background always there but never in the spotlight. I know he will be around for years and years.

Barry was a good friend and supporter for many years. I enjoyed working with him on various things such as providing him with weekly cartoons of “The Old Fogeys” to run in DeafDigest. I cherish the time I spent with him at the Tampa Film Festival in 2004 where we were able to sit down in the pub and talk about interesting topics. He was quite knowledgeable in past Deaf history and was generous in sharing it. Barry will be missed. Thank you, Barry.

David H. Pierce
Seguin & San Antonio, Texas

I have known Barry since 1964 when we two were undergraduates at Gallaudet University.  With the legendary late Deaf sportswriter and historian Art Kruger, Barry filled his shoes substantially with admirable accomplishments of his own as a writer, author, historian, and online founder/owner/editor of Deaf Digest and Deaf Sports, a national e-newsletter.  He and I kept in touch at least once a month until last fall. His GU Basketball history book will be available during the Deaf Authors Book Festival from May 6 and 7, 2022, at Texas School for the Deaf in Austin.  In his memory, chosen coaches and athletes will sell his book during the festival, and Barry's portrait will be shown on a banner.  Will there be anyone out there who can replace him for all his contributions and accomplishments?  He's a hard act to follow, no question.  On the personal level, I will miss his emails, philosophies. thoughts,   opinions, and his vast knowledge of his Jewish faith and history.   Barry is definitely one of a kind.  Rest in peace, my friend, fellow sports lover, and author.

OBITUARY

Barry Marvin Strassler

April 24, 1942 – January 16, 2022

Joseph Gawler’s Sons, LLC

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