Ronald Edward Barrett
January 23, 1945 ~ October 30, 2017
Ron Barrett (age 72)
On Monday October 30, 2017 Ronald Edward Barrett, of Vienna, VA died after an 11-year battle with metastatic cancer. Beloved husband of almost 50 years to wife Sheila (Orling), loving father to son Daniel, and grandfather to four-year old Max and seven-year-old Maya, Barrett was faithfully devoted to his family to the end. He is also survived by brothers Thomas (Pamela) of Fairfax, VA, and Richard (Judi) of Conyngham, PA, and sister Janet Lopez (Edward) of New Albany, PA.
Born January 23, 1945, in Hazleton, PA, to parents Betty and Thomas, Barrett graduated from Hazleton High School in 1962 and went on to receive a B.S. degree in Psychology at Penn State. He relocated to Northern Virginia in 1966 and began his career as a juvenile probation officer in Alexandria, VA. Barrett maintained the demands of his career, his commitment to the Army reserves where he served as Drill Sergeant, while at the same time studying law at American University where he received a JD in 1972. In 1978, Barrett was named an associate judge in Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and the Alexandria General District Court.
Barrett was president of the Alexandria Legal Aid Society and treasurer of the Alexandria Bar Association. He also lectured at the Northern Virginia Police Academy.
Later, he practiced law in Vienna, VA. Active involvement in youth organizations in Vienna and Oakton followed, beginning as tee ball coach of the Athletics in Vienna Little League in 1979. Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 183, coach of the Sting and Orange Crush in Vienna Youth Soccer, and coach of the VYI basketball Bullets were examples of the many posts he proudly assumed in the years that followed. But his passion for baseball coaching was his strongest, and he returned to Vienna Little League to coach in the 1990s.
Private interment on Thursday at King David Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Ron’s name to the American Cancer Society.
On Monday October 30, 2017 Ronald Edward Barrett, of Vienna, VA died after an 11-year battle with metastatic cancer. Beloved husband of almost 50 years to wife Sheila (Orling), loving father to son Daniel, and grandfather to four-year old Max and seven-year-old Maya, Barrett was faithfully devoted to his family to the end. He is also survived by brothers Thomas (Pamela) of Fairfax, VA, and Richard (Judi) of Conyngham, PA, and sister Janet Lopez (Edward) of New Albany, PA.
Born January 23, 1945, in Hazleton, PA, to parents Betty and Thomas, Barrett graduated from Hazleton High School in 1962 and went on to receive a B.S. degree in Psychology at Penn State. He relocated to Northern Virginia in 1966 and began his career as a juvenile probation officer in Alexandria, VA. Barrett maintained the demands of his career, his commitment to the Army reserves where he served as Drill Sergeant, while at the same time studying law at American University where he received a JD in 1972. In 1978, Barrett was named an associate judge in Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and the Alexandria General District Court.
Barrett was president of the Alexandria Legal Aid Society and treasurer of the Alexandria Bar Association. He also lectured at the Northern Virginia Police Academy.
Later, he practiced law in Vienna, VA. Active involvement in youth organizations in Vienna and Oakton followed, beginning as tee ball coach of the Athletics in Vienna Little League in 1979. Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 183, coach of the Sting and Orange Crush in Vienna Youth Soccer, and coach of the VYI basketball Bullets were examples of the many posts he proudly assumed in the years that followed. But his passion for baseball coaching was his strongest, and he returned to Vienna Little League to coach in the 1990s.
Private interment on Thursday at King David Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Ron’s name to the American Cancer Society.
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I had the pleasure of working with Ron’s wife Sheila for many years. Through her I felt that I got to know Ron as well. It was so clear that he was a very special person–a great husband to Sheila, wonderful father to Daniel, all-around nice guy. He brought happiness to his friends and family. And in reading about him the Post, it showed that his sense of goodness and giving of himself allowed him to be a positive influence on many, many people. Blessings on him and his family.
Paul Lyons
Ron was a wonderful person. We shared office space for a number of years, and I treasured his humor and wit, and good common sense he showed his clients. We became golf buddies for awhile, until he had enough of my angry fits and club throwing. A significant loss in my life. Although in later years we didn’t interact much, he will always hold a good place in my heart. Sincere condolences to his family. Steve Luxford
“My deepest Sympathy go to the Barrett family, may your memories of your loss loved one comfort you and your family today and always, please take comfort in God’s word at 2 Corinthians 1:3 “Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort”. jw.org