Barry W. Bernstein

Barry W. Bernstein, 78, of Easton, MD, passed away at his home on April 11, 2015. Born on September 4, 1936, in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Bogush Bernstein of Chincoteague, VA. Barry grew up in Shamokin, PA, and moved to the Eastern Shore as a child and graduated from Chincoteague High School in Chincoteague, VA, in 1954. He enlisted in the Marines shortly after graduating high school, going through boot camp at Paris Island, SC. He served in the Marines for three years having achieved the rank of Sargent. After the Marines, Barry joined the Coast Guard where he would serve in a variety of duty stations over the next 31 years. Throughout the course of his military career, Barry was acknowledged for his excellent service. He received awards for good conduct, as well as a National Service Medal, a meritorious unit commendation, and a Humanitarian Service Medal among other recognitions and commendations. He retired as the commanding officer of Coast Guard Statin Annapolis on Sept. 1, 1989, with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. After his retirement from the military, Barry joined his brother, Richard, serving in several of his business endeavors including K&L Microwave, BAI, Lorch Microwave and most recently LWRC International. Barry and his wife Linda have also been maintaining a seasonal resort business, Island Sun, in Chincoteague which they opened the summer of 1991. Barry had been a member of the American Legion for 61 years. He was also a life member of the Masons, Chesapeake Lodge AF and AM #147 in Crisfield. He was a member of the Eastern Shore Scottish Rite Cub, the Shriners, CWO Association, and the Fleet Reserve Association. Barry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda; his son, Jacob and daughter-in-law Kristin of Littleton, CO; his son, Matthew and daughter-in-law Julie of Charlottesville, VA; his daughter, Michelle and son-in-law Joseph Good of Berkeley Springs, WV; his grandchildren, Isaiah, Anna Lou, Joshua, and Bridget Bernstein; his brother, Daniel and sister-in-law Peggy of Chincoteague, VA; his brother, Joseph and sister-in-law Christine of Salisbury, MD; his brother, David and sister-in-law Alice of Salisbury, MD; his brother, Richard and sister-in-law Ellen of Oxford, MD; his sister, Faith Bernstein of Fruitland, MD; his brother, Nicholas and sister-in-law Judy of Salisbury, MD; his brother, Michael and sister-in-law Terry of Salisbury, MD; and many, many nieces and nephews. While Barry did not have many hobbies, he truly enjoyed hard work and its value. He enjoyed spending time maintaining his lawn, spending time on the water and loved visiting with his grandchildren. A viewing will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2015, from 6 -8 p.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Easton. A funeral service will be held at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Easton on Thursday, April 16, at 2 p.m, with visitation one hour prior, from 1- 2 p.m. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, at a later date.

Barry W. Bernstein

September 4, 1936 - April 11, 2015