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In Memory

Barry Landau - Class of 1969

Barry Landau

In August, 2015.

The following was written by Julie Anne Rutigliano who organized a GoFundMe fundraiser

Thank you so much for considering to donate to The Landau's cause. This is some background information about their life.

Barry and Giselle Landau have been married for 40 years. Within those years they have spent time setting down their roots in Texas, Connecticut, New Jersey and Florida. They are a dynamic couple who share their love and kindness with so many of whom they meet.

They have 2 children, 2 grandchildren with 1 on the way! Barry's grandkids are the meaning to his life and joy to his day. The love and happiness these little ones share with their Poppy is unmatched. He can't wait for grand baby #3!

Unfortunately last year Barry was diagnosed with stage IV GBM brain tumor. This type of cancer is inoperable. Due to his illness he was forced into retirement to focus on his health. Giselle also stopped working to help care for Barry. Giselle and Barry have been fighting the good fight, heads held high, smiles on and trying their best to hold it together. Though the moments are private, I'm sure you can imagine the struggle within their home to be tiring and endless, never mind heart wrenching. Although cancer was not on their list of things to do 2 years ago they chose to find a way to make it work, they were doing "okay."

Then most recently the Landau's received news that Barry's last employer has filed for bankruptcy. What does that have to do with Barry you ask, everything. This means his health insurance is canceled! On top of that they do not meet the qualifications for Medicaid. A devastating blow for a hardworking family. Pay for chemo in cash...how much would that cost? A lot. Each visit to the doctor & specialists will be in the thousands

Like me and my family we have been wondering how we can help this amazing family, how can we brighten their day? Maybe a fruit basket, or some cookies or cupcakes. Nothing seemed just right. Really all this family needs is some peace of mind. They need our help to beat cancer. They need us to help make tomorrow better than yesterday. They need our support.

Join us in supporting Barry, Giselle and their family in this wild battle against cancer! Every dollar makes a difference, so be proud of your donation and know that you helped beat cancer. Together we can make a difference!

Barry and Giselle Landau

 

 
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11/09/22 11:17 AM #1    

Fred Hammond (1969)

This may be one of the saddest updates I have seen here... While I didn't know Barry well in HS, our pathes did occasionally cross. I won't call it irony, but a I will call it a tragedy. I still remember how sad I was when I heard that Barry's HS sweetheart, Robin Gerber, had died of a brain tumor, way back in 1970. And while Robin never had time, Barry seems to made the most of his... A life well lived.  God speed, Barry. And to your family, you have my deepest sympathies. FH


11/09/22 04:04 PM #2    

Kenneth McDonough (1969)

Barry Landau lived down the street from me. We played on the PHS Basketball Team together. He was in the F Troop Clique, I was not...I was the Ferris Bueller of 1968-1969. I dug the jocks, nerds, and greasers.. They dug me since I was an independent thinker and a mischief stinker.

Barry was always even tempered, a good athlete, and evoked a quiet stoic demeanor. Grace under pressure. Me? Pressure was not my gift.

This is the problem of turning 71 a few days ago. You have to witness and read above good people who never hurt or bothered other classmates suffering Godforsaken maladies. terrible misfortune, bad fate.

We wonder why good people had to suffer and right before our eyes and thoughts. I flash back to 1968 and 1969, Mr. Landau was a kind spirit with no animus toward anyone. Me...I could be a jerk. Yet, Barry suffers a worse fate.

These are supposed to be our golden years. Right? We read about classmates who had unimaginable misfortune...and we wonder about or own forthcoming demise. That is not how our golden years should unfold. RIP Barry Landau, I had positive memories of your presence on earth.

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