Barry A. Rucker, of Robert Street, found eternal peace on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in the love and comfort of his home.

Barry was born 81 years ago on November 28, 1943 and attended Rome State School and Developmental Center. Barry came to the ARC in the early 1990s and started day treatment in 1993. He lived at a couple of the residences in Schoharie County, where he made many friends including Gregg Horhota and his wife Lauren Milavec whom he became very close friends and would share weekends and holidays with. He was involved with the TPI workshop and Coby Dayhab and in later years loved attending his classroom and enjoyed doing outings and spending time with his peers.

Barry loved his family at Robert Street and enjoyed making it his forever home. He loved Judge Judy, Walker Texas Ranger, old country western movies and music, Harry Potter, and the Wizard of Oz. Barry also loved old log cabins, deer, bird watching, fishing and being outdoors.

Barry was a strong stubborn gentleman that, no matter how he was feeling, always gave you that megawatt smile that always made your day better. He was a fighter until the end with grace and at peace in his home surrounded by those who love him. His Lexington ARC family will miss him very much and the light he brought to all of their lives every day.

A graveside service for Barry will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, on August 5, 2025 at Middleburgh Cemetery, Cotton Hill Road, Middleburgh.  A Celebration of Barry's life will follow at the Lexington ARC, 121 Opportunity Drive, Schoharie, NY.