John J. Barry, age 66, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1990, formerly of Oak Lawn, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 30, 1958, in Chicago, IL.

Beloved husband of Karen E. Barry (nee Morjal), whom he married March 2, 1990, loving father of Ryan Patrick Barry and Matthew Peter Barry, and, of course, Tanner. Devoted son of the late John “Jack” (Judy) Barry and the late Anita (nee Klatt) Barry, dear brother of Jay (Amy) Barry, Jeff (Annette) Barry, Joe Barry, Jim (Bridget) Barry and Jeanne (Will) Rodenkirch, son-in-law of the late Gus and June Morjal, brother-in-law of Tammy Barry, Peter and Barbara Morjal and Patty and Bob Pagni, fond nephew, cousin, uncle, great-uncle, and adored friend to many.

John grew up in Oak Lawn, IL, attended St. Catherine of Alexandria Elementary School, and was a 1976 graduate of St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago, where he excelled as a running back on the football team. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN, and was a member of the Wabash football team that played Widener in the 1977 Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl. The Pioneers beat John’s Little Giants 39–36.

John was employed as a broker for many years at The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). He enjoyed vacationing with family and friends, football, skiing, golfing, gardening, and everything about Naperville. But, most of all, he adored his boys and lived life to the fullest.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, 5:00-9:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7, 1:00 PM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Interment will be private.

Please join the family after the funeral mass, at 1703 Ada Court, Naperville, IL 60540, to continue the celebration of John's life. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to: 

Wabash College and mailed to: 301 W. Wabash Ave., Crawfordsville, IN 47933-0352. Please make your check payable to: Wabash College and write “In memory of John Barry” in the check memo line. Gifts can also be made online at wabash.edu/give and over the phone at (877) 743-4545.

For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.