Portsmouth, RI - Dr. Barry Alan Mellow, aka Lombasso Karaunch, 68, of Water Street, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 9, 2012.
There was nobody on the planet like Barry Mellow and there never will be. From roses and guns to yoga and cartooning, Barry was the exception to the rule; a jack of all trades, master of many. Hobbies became passions, passions became skill sets and Barry’s unrivaled zest for life always manifested in new and surprising ways.
He was the husband of the late Jeanne Mellow, father of Tara Mellow, Becky Breslin, Katie Gross, Cherie Waluk and Laura Mellow, and grandfather/Poppi to Alex and Sam Breslin, Molly Carlson, Ben Gordon, Savannah and Evangeline Gross, Waverly Waluk and brother to Gail Urban and Audrey Korn.
Born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jay Mellow and the late Edith Korn, Barry grew up romping the city streets, becoming the ultimate foodie. He went to college and medical school in Chicago before taking a residency in New York City where he met and married Jeanne. The two explored Manhattan on a bicycle built for two before the city boy and his wife moved to Rhode Island in 1972 where they remained married for 40 years.
Barry worked as an Emergency Room doctor at Kent County Hospital for 30 years and in Urgent Care at Charlton Memorial Hospital for the last eight. Cool under pressure, he handled an emergency room well. Five daughters, however, cost him his hair.
An avid reader, an avid motorcyclist, an avid gardener----Barry was a true renaissance man. His curiosity and appetite for excitement led him all over the place---from the most beautiful corners of New England, through volumes of books about bacon, to building a fine jetty by hand along the river. An at-home Jeopardy champ, there was no sharper mind or better sense of humor than his. Unable to live without his Jeannie, who passed away just 17 months ago, Barry followed her to the grave.
He will be missed always.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 13th, 2012 from 4-8pm at Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14th, 2012 at 11am at the funeral home. Further information may be found at www.memorialfuneralhome.com
8 comments:
I love you Laura...and all your amazing sisters. You all, too, are one of a kind. Your father taught me so much as a child from how to skin a snake ;) to making the most of every day..he really was a 'take life by the balls' kinda guy. I will dearly miss his sense of humor and his insight on any topic presented around the infamous kitchen table. So many memories, so many great influences....your home was my second home. For this I feel truly blessed. Gig and Bar were both taken too soon-no doubt-but the legacy they leave behind is for a lifetime...hold on tight to that and continue to soar. They would not want anything less from all of you. I love you all like my own sisters, despite the years we have all lived apart. I am always here for each of you. My Love, my Light....Peace be with them and someday, their peace will make it's way to your heart too. Love you, El
What a wonderful man. It is no wonder you girls are as fabulous as you are. You all had two phenomenal parents, who obviously loved you all dearly. This is just a beautiful tribute. You have captured his happy spirit and zest for life. Just beautiful.
Your dad will truly be missed. The comment above is echoed. Jeanne and he raised amazing daughters who are strong women who have inherited their parents' amazing sense of humor and great outlook on life. Burt and I will always cherish the many memories we made together. We love you all.
Lots of hugs through this difficult time.
Gayle and Burt
I'll miss him and his generous hospitality. He was indeed a Renaissance Man; now he's a Cosmic Traveller.
Laura, what an amazing, beautiful send-off for your Dad
You have all done your father/grandfather justice,what a wonderful write up for him,you summed him up well..i worked with Barry in the er at cmh,he will be missed.. Brenda
Lola,
So beautiful and perfect...I don't know how you compose yourself to produce such beautiful and poignant writing under the circumstnaces. It is your gift.
I love this pic so much. It captures Bar so perfectly. What a sweet, all knowing, (and hard ass) man he was.
Thankful for so many gifts your ma and pa gave me...
Love,
Mart
Hey-
I'm sorry. I will be up there on the 20th- taking the train with Owen out of DC the night of the 19th.
I am sorry to miss the service tomorrow.
I am bringing Mom and Dad up for a week at the end of June so they can hang with Owen while Jeff and I do some navy stuff that we have to do before we head west to Seattle. We were talking last week about wanting to visit with him.
My heart aches for all of you beautiful Mellow girls-
Anna
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