Henry J. (“Buddy”) Barrette, Jr., 69, of Auburn, died peacefully Friday February 28, at Upstate University Hospital, following his battle with a short but ferocious illness, with his family by his side.
“Buddy” was a life resident of the Auburn area. He was the son of the late Henry J. and Doris Hutson Barrette. He owned and operated “The Store” in the Hamlet of Owasco from 1992 to 2018, and recently to keep busy he drove school bus for the Skaneateles School District. He had a great love for music, and over the years played in a number of bands, including The Villagers, One Man Down and the Buddy Barrette Band. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, he golfed and played softball.
He leaves behind his wife Edith “Edie” Aubin Barrette, his daughter Jesseca Barrette (James Abert), his son H. Joseph Barrette (Robyn), and grandchildren Camryn, Cathryn and Henry VII Barrette, and Adeline and Tatum Abert. He is also survived by his sisters Linda Kirkby (Lorne), Susan Giltner (Tom) JoAnn Kubly (Pat) and Janis Barrette (Michael Roses), and several nieces and nephews.
“Buddy’s “ Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 A.M. Friday March 6, in Sacred Heart Church. The family will receive friends Thursday from 3 to 6 P.M.at the church, 90 Melrose Rd., Auburn.
The Music United Foundation is planning a Memorial Fund Raiser for “Buddy” the first Sunday in May.