BARRETT, Eamonn

N/A - 16 August 2011

This was published in the following publications on 18.08.2011:
Irish Times

BARRETT, Eamonn (Ballybrack, Firies, Killarney, Co. Kerry, late of Armelode, Milltown, Co. Kerry and San Francisco, California) (peacefully), at home on August 16, 2011; deeply regretted by his wife Judith, his sisters Nora Leahy, Máiréad Gleeson, Sr. Frances, Holy Faith Order, Teresa Daly and Helen Whelan, his brother-in-law Mike Daly, also his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Joe and Susan Rothstein (Boston, Massachusetts), his nieces, nephews and his many relations and friends. Rest in peace. Reposing at O'Connor's Funeral Home, Firies today (Thursday) from 5.30 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. followed by removal to the Church of St Gertrude, Firies. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 11 a.m. Burial afterwards in Kilcolman Abbey, Milltown. No flowers please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice.

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Marie Fisher, Brisbane Aust.

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Eamonn the Great Labor Teacher and Friend Eamonn was my husband, Jim Ballard's dear friend. He was also my friend and my professor in Labor Studies at the University of San Francisco. He was a gifted teacher and a loyal loving friend. I will think of him every day. I send my Best to Judy. How fortunate that Eamonn was able to be in his home because of Judy. Marcy Dunne Ballard San Francisco

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Mariclare Dunne Ballard

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Betty Ann (Stull) Roque

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Thinking of You It's been a long time Judy, since St. Josephs, Garces High and travelling together in Mexico. But I have thought of you many, many times. Please know my prayers are with you and Eamonn's family, though I never met him. love, betty peltier podol

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Regrets Judy, Stan and I are sorry to hear that Eamonn has passed away. I hope you are adjusting as well as possible. PLEASE let Sean know if you are ever in Chicago. We would love to see you. Sincerely, Marian Curry Kaderbek Chicago, IL

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Judy

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Carol Brock, Maui

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Sr. Veronica O Doherty

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Stephen J Huxley, USF

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Karl Boedecker USF

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Professor David Scalise

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David D. Griffis, Esq.

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Two lessons left indelible impressions upon me: During a lecture the back door of our large classroom suddenly opened and there was a loud clang when a metal bucket and mop fell to the floor followed. A muted apology followed. Prof. Barrett asked what caused the disturbance and a student answered, "It was just the janitor." "Just the janitor?" Prof. Barrett boomed as he addressed the entire class, "Understand this, 'the man gives dignity to the job; the job does not give dignity to the man.'"

Second; The class discussion was about salaries and earthly possessions. A student equated happiness with money, power and prestige. Prof. Barrett responded with, "It's not what you have at the end of the day, it's what you share along the way that counts." He explained that it is through sharing our abundance with those less fortunate that we find meaning in our lives and ultimately happiness.

Nearly 30 years later I find myself an adjunct professor teaching Business Law at USF. I try to impart to my students the messages that Prof. Barrett gave me. And at the end of every semester I hand a letter to each student reminding them that, "It's not what you have at the end of the day, it's what you share along the way that counts." Professor (Emeritus) Eamonn Barrett.

Professor Barrett shared his abundance of wisdom with his students, and for that I am very grateful. His students benefitted from his wisdom and we carry his messages to new generations. So in an important sense, Professor Eamonn Barrett continues to "share along the way."

David D. Griffis, Esq.
ddgriffis@usfca.edu

My Condolences I am saddened to learn of Professor Eamonn Barrett's passing. I was blessed to be his management student at the University of San Francisco in the 1980s. Prof. Barrett gave us more than book knowledge -- he taught from his heart and by example, he inspired us, and we all benefited from his life lessons. Two lessons left indelible impressions upon me: During a lecture the back door of our large classroom suddenly opened and there was a loud clang when a metal bucket and mop fell to the floor followed. A muted apology followed. Prof. Barrett asked what caused the disturbance and a student answered, "It was just the janitor." "Just the janitor?" Prof. Barrett boomed as he addressed the entire class, "Understand this, 'the man gives dignity to the job; the job does not give dignity to the man.'" Second; The class discussion was about salaries and earthly possessions. A student equated happiness with money, power and prestige. Prof. Barrett responded with, "It's not what you have at the end of the day, it's what you share along the way that counts." He explained that it is through sharing our abundance with those less fortunate that we find meaning in our lives and ultimately happiness. Nearly 30 years later I find myself an adjunct professor teaching Business Law at USF. I try to impart to my students the messages that Prof. Barrett gave me. And at the end of every semester I hand a letter to each student reminding them that, "It's not what you have at the end of the day, it's what you share along the way that counts." Professor (Emeritus) Eamonn Barrett. Professor Barrett shared his abundance of wisdom with his students, and for that I am very grateful. His students benefitted from his wisdom and we carry his messages to new generations. So in an important sense, Professor Eamonn Barrett continues to "share along the way." David D. Griffis, Esq. ddgriffis@usfca.edu

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