Barry J. Powlishen

Barry J. Powlishen, age 51, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Mindy Powlishen, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 3, 2019 while in the midst of playing one his favorite sports, hockey. Barry was born in Hartford, CT, the son of late Fred and Sadie (Edna) Powlishen. He received his BS and MBA degrees from the University of Connecticut, where he played on the golf team. He was an avid golfer, a member of the H. Smith Richardson Men's Club, and a past member of the Fairfield Golf Commission. Barry loved to play golf wherever he could from coast to coast, and always looked forward to his golf trips to Ireland with his buddies. Barry also loved hockey and played at every chance he got. He played on the hockey club team at UConn and in various local leagues throughout southern CT. He became an avid boater and was proud to be a lousy fisherman. He, with the help of his friends, taught himself to play guitar. He was constantly hiking, skiing, biking, or spending time outdoors with his friends, family, and dogs. He never allowed a dull moment and lived his life to the fullest. He had an uncanny ability to find a friend in any and everyone. His greatest joy was spending time with his beloved family and his wide circle of friends who will miss him dearly. In addition to his loving wife Mindy, Barry leaves behind two cherished daughters, Kelly Powlishen and Sarah Powlishen of Fairfield, his loving sister, Mary-Jo Powlishen Letsch and her husband Mark, his brother-in-law, John E. Shavinsky and his wife Lynn, his mother-in-law, Beverly Shavinsky, and his four nieces and nephews, Kaitlyn and Madison Letsch and Michael and Andrew Shavinsky. Friends and family may call Thursday, February 7th from 3-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 9th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, friends may consider a donation in Barry's memory to The Jimmy Fund. For information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearFuneralHome.com