Obituary for Robert Barber
Robert C. Barber, 47, of Pittsfield, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018, surrounded by friends and family, after one tough fight against cancer.
He was born in Springfield, MA on March 8, 1971, to the late Francis and Laura (Dagesse) Barber.
He attended Agawam schools and Wahconah Regional High School.
Self-employed as a general contractor, he could fix anything and everything. He never refused to lend a hand to anyone, day or night.
He had a love for Nascar, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling. He was an avid ice fisherman, and
as soon as Winter hit Pontoosuc Lake was his home.
He leaves his life partner, Tracy Kipp; daughters, Hailee Barber and Ava Barber; brothers, Tommy Barber and Nelson Orsini and his wife Lisa; Paul Merriam and all the garage brothers;
and his beloved dog, Annabelle.
He was pre-deceased by his sister-in-law, Bernadette Barber.
Funeral Notice: A celebration of the life of Robert C. Barber will be held at a later date. DERY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Springfield, MA on March 8, 1971, to the late Francis and Laura (Dagesse) Barber.
He attended Agawam schools and Wahconah Regional High School.
Self-employed as a general contractor, he could fix anything and everything. He never refused to lend a hand to anyone, day or night.
He had a love for Nascar, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling. He was an avid ice fisherman, and
as soon as Winter hit Pontoosuc Lake was his home.
He leaves his life partner, Tracy Kipp; daughters, Hailee Barber and Ava Barber; brothers, Tommy Barber and Nelson Orsini and his wife Lisa; Paul Merriam and all the garage brothers;
and his beloved dog, Annabelle.
He was pre-deceased by his sister-in-law, Bernadette Barber.
Funeral Notice: A celebration of the life of Robert C. Barber will be held at a later date. DERY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.