Colin Patrick Barr

October 5, 1965 - July 7, 2016

Albany, NY: Colin Patrick Barr, 50, died suddenly and peacefully at his home on July 7, 2016. He was born October 5, 1965, the youngest son of the late John Sullivan Barr and Patricia Fitzgerald Barr. He attended Albany High School and the Junior College of Albany. Charismatic and charming, Colin was a man of many talents. He was successful in several professional endeavors, including a ten-year career as a sales rep for Depuy Orthopedics in Florida, a prop maker and glazer on movies such as The Majestic and Iron Man in Los Angeles, and a proud member of Local 209 Painters and Allied Trade Union. Colin's fierce pride of his Irish heritage, and his loyalty to the New York Yankees was exceeded only by his love for his family and friends. Colin is survived by his siblings, John “Sully”, Tim (Tina), Shannon (Roger) all of Albany, Kerry (Tim O’Connor) of Charlotte, NC, Kyran (Brandi) Long Beach, CA and Kelly (Joe DelMonte) of Hermosa Beach, CA. He was predeceased by his sister Colleen. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins, all who loved him dearly. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning 10:00 a..m. at the Historic Church of St. Mary’s on Lodge St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Magin & Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Ave., Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. For those who would like to make a donation in Colin’s name, please consider the St. Mary’s Food Pantry, 10 Lodge Street, Albany, NY 12207 or to a charity of your choice.