Michael Barclay, a resident of Mamaroneck for over 50 years, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2004 in the Sound Shore Medical Center. He was 95 years old.

Michael was born in New Rochelle and was the son of Harry and Clara Berkowitz. Mr. Barclay was the devoted husband of the late Edna Cooney Barclay, whom he married in New York City on March 23, 1943 before leaving to serve in the Armed Forces with the 595th Signal Air Warning Battalion in New Guinea. He earned his bachelors and law degrees from Fordham University. Mr. Barclay was admitted into practice in New York and before the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, DC. He also entered into a successful insurance career which lasted 50 years.

Besides his love for gardening, Mr. Barclay involved himself in many pursuits while raising his family. He was President of many organizations, including President of the Shore Acres Point Corp., President of the University Club of Mamaroneck, President of the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Community Concert Association, and President of the United Way of Mamaroneck. He held the honor of having the longest tenure of anyone serving in the Village of Mamaroneck and having the village join the county-wide United Way. Mr. Barclay was also a member of the Village of Mamaroneck Parks & Recreation Commission and on the board of directors of the Family Service of Westchester for over 10 years. In honor of Mr. Barclay's civic efforts, a Proclamation was issued from the Village of Mamaroneck from the then Mayor Suzi Oppenheimer declaring Sunday, October 25, 1981 as MIKE BARCLAY DAY.

He is survived by his children: Michael W. of Petaluma, CA; Robert J. and his wife, Meg of Mamaroneck, NY; Justine Denison and her husband, Brian of Schaghticoke, NY. Grandchildren: Robert Michael Barclay, Rebecca Ashley Barclay, Margaret Denison, Suzanna Denison, Aura Barclay and Lydia Barclay; great-granddaughter, Grace; his brother, Joseph and sister, Regina Sacks. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his brother, Maurice.

A private Graveside Service was conducted on December 24, 2004. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2005, 1 pm, at Temple Israel, Pinebrook Blvd., New Rochelle, NY.

GEORGE T. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME
14 Lecount Place, New Rochelle
(914) 632-0324

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