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Jerold M. Barber, 76

Wed, 10/19/2022 - 17:41

April 25, 1946 - Oct. 6, 2022

Jerold M. Barber of Springs, described by friends as a “true local,” died on Oct. 6 at the age of 76. A cause of death was not provided.

Mr. Barber, who was known as Jerry, spent most of his working years as a landscaper, originally as a groundskeeper for the Maidstone Club in East Hampton. He worked for a number of years for Ed Houston and Greg Zwirko, building contractors here, before forming his own business, Jerold M. Barber Landscaping and Carting, based in Springs, in the 1980s.

Mr. Barber was born on April 25, 1946, in Southampton and raised by Melvin and Anna Barber in East Hampton. After graduating from East Hampton High School, he entered the Army and was stationed in Germany in the late 1960s.

He maintained a close relationship with Hans and Laura Van Binsbergen of East Hampton and their daughters, Lexy, Jessie, and Hanna, who affectionately referred to him as Uncle Jerry.

Mr. Barber enjoyed the beach, boating and fishing out of Montauk, and riding motorcycles with his friends. His dog, Katie, often accompanied him wherever he went.

In his last few years, his longtime friend Linda Palmer of East Hampton helped him in many areas of his life.

His brothers, Francis Barber and David Barber, died before him.

A celebration of life will be planned for the near future.

 

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