Barry M. Schwartz

March 05, 2008

NORTON, MA – Barry M. Schwartz, 59, of Norton, MA, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in Jupiter, Florida. Born in Fall River, the son of Isaac and Tylda (Golenpaul) Schwartz, both of Boynton Beach, Florida, he was the beloved husband of Nora (O’Halloran) Lavelle-Schwartz, and the former husband of Denise (Pineau) Schwartz of Taunton, MA.

Mr. Schwartz attended the University of Wisconsin, and Northeastern University. He was the owner for many years of the IZ Schwartz Appliance Store in Somerset, MA. He was a member of Temple Beth El in Fall River. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, bird watching and traveling.

Beside his beloved wife, former wife and parents, Mr. Schwartz leaves two daughters, Aimee Linker of Arlington Heights, MA , and Leah Schwartz-MacLeod of Rochester, MA; a step-daughter, Eileen Lavelle of Washington, DC; a step-son, Eric Lavelle of Medfield, MA; two sisters, Ginny Lepow of Newton, MA, and Susan Schwartz Livingston of Old Tappan, NJ; and a granddaughter, Juliana. Mr. Schwartz is also survived by his dog Blossom, his constant companion.

Funeral Information

His funeral service will be held on SUNDAY, March 9, 2008, at 11:00AM in Temple Beth El, 385 High St., Fall River, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will follow in Beth El Cemetery, Fall River. A Memorial Observance will be held at his late residence, 164 Godfrey Drive, Norton, MA, on Monday & Tuesday, March 10 and 11, from 4:00-7:00PM. All arrangements have been lovingly entrusted to the care of THE HATHAWAY HOME FOR FUNERALS, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River, MA 02720. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain FACILITY DIRECTIONS, go to www.hathawayfunerals.com. or please telephone 508/673-0781.

Donations Information

Contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Beth El, 385 High St., Fall River, MA 02720; and/or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.