2/14/25
Dr. Charles Barry Quinn (“Doc”) was called home to his heavenly father on Friday, February 14, 2025. He passed peacefully in his winter home in Nokomis, Florida, with his loving family by his side.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to so many.
C. Barry was born on June 6, 1938 in Syracuse, New York to the late Francis & Mary (Turner) Quinn. He was preceded in death by his son Paul Timothy and ex-wife, Marla Quinn, mother of his eight children. He is survived by his wife Amy Webb-Shute Quinn, his adoring sister Beth O’Brien (Bill), his seven children Kathleen, Kevin (Laura), Theresa (Dan), Maura, Megan Trombley (Todd), Sheilah (James), and Susan Preuss (Philipp); as well as his two step sons, Adrian (Christina) and Seth (Jane). He will be greatly missed by his ten doting grandchildren: Bridget, Rachael, Sean, Amanda, Caitlin, Michael, Riley, Zachary, Penny and Henrietta (“Kiki”). He had five great- grandchildren Connor, Michael, Monroe, Madden and Tate, along with eight nieces and nephews, and his five step grandchildren Mason, Morgan, Amalie, Martin and Lucy Shute.
Born and raised in DeWitt, New York, Barry attended Cathedral High School. He received his graduate degree from LeMoyne College, and went on to receive his doctorate in Veterinarian Medicine from Cornell University. A Cornellian from the Class of 1964. He then started his career at DeWitt Animal Hospital, which he eventually purchased and took on as his own. After retirement, Barry went on the road for Welch Allyn as a consultant in their veterinarian medical device sales & marketing division. One of his favorite quotes to friends and family was “I never worked a day in my life!”
In Doc’s “spare time” he loved golfing and socializing with his friends and colleagues at Skaneateles Country Club, of which he was a member for almost 40 years! But his favorite matches were the fabulous four-some with Fallon, Burns, and Lynch! He loved his fishing trips to Martha’s Vineyard, visiting his sister, Beth and her family. He also loved hunting, boating, traveling with Amy, and his everlasting summers at the lake and caravanning his eight children, every spring, to Myrtle Beach for Easter break! He was very proud of his time spent coaching little league baseball, teaching religious education, volunteering for the Disabled Veterans of America, and was a founding member of Pompey’s Optimist Club. His passion for history and the civil war evolved into many, many trips with Amy, antiquing for guns and other artifacts which he proudly displayed.
Barry’s loving & charismatic personality was the foundation for his incredible friendships which he fostered throughout his years. Whether it was a client and their pet, neighbors, members at his clubs or church, nieces and nephews, or strangers on the street, Barry’s embrace was all encompassing. His generous heart overflowed with laughter, and beautiful memories were born from each and every relationship. Barry had no regrets and lived life to the fullest. He was deeply loved and will live on forever in our hearts.
Calling hours will be held at St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in Skaneateles on Sunday, February 23rd from 2 to 4 pm. A funeral mass will be on Monday, February 24th at 10 am at St. Mary's of the Lake Church. Private burial at St. Mary's Cemetery with a reception at 12 noon at Sherwood Inn.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion Post 239, 1 Wainwright Lane Skaneateles, NY 13152.
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com
So sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Eric S.
I Love You Dad you were always there for me not giving up on me ever I am blessed to have been able to do the same for you when you needed me. You will always be in my heart! Your daughter Maura
I might just be, depending on the month and year that Barry's sister Beth was born, the one man who knew our deceased friend C. Barry Quinn the longest.
For historians like myself, we probably met shortly after Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 when Franklin Roosevelt called it "a day that will live in infamy". For perspective, the Japanese Naval Carrier Fleet had 3 hours and that was it. Barry Quinn and I, in perspective, had 8 decades and that is it.
But I do remember those warriors, and the Cold War, always going over to Orvilton Drive in Dewitt from North Syracuse where my cousin Barry lived. My mother and father would say "we're going to Mary & Frank'…
Beth and Bill,
I share your profound sympathy at the loss of your brother Barry. He was a most honorable and gracious human being and I shall not forget his kindness. My family enjoyed many fun days on the lake with the Quinn children. Our dogs loved going to see Doc Quinn, as well...
May he Rest in Peace.
Patti Fiumara McMahon
My condolences to all the family and friends who were blessed with such an exceptional man as father, uncle, grandfather and friend. Although I never met him, I learned a lot from Sheilah, who reflected his love and humor and often told her friends about him. My thoughts are with you. ♥️