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Barry Cowsill Obituary

Barry Steven Cowsill. 1954 -2005. Loving husband, father and grandfather whose life was taken by Hurrican Katrina, leaves behind his only wife Deborah Cowsill and their daughter Kiera Cowsill 17, and son Collin Cowsill 15. Also his step daughter Brandy and her girls Briana 11 and Leah 7, and Daughter Carry and her two sons Braden and Riley. Barry has left behind something else for us to cherish...His fantastic music. We Love you and miss you so much Barry, Dad, Daddy, Poppy, My Honey My Baby! (Member of the famous 60's & 70's singing group, The Cowsills.)

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Published by Monterey Herald on Jan. 11, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Barry Cowsill

24 Entries

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CareBear Caren Oldfield

September 2, 2025

Twenty freakin' years! We still miss you, remember you, and appreciate your music, Bee. My personal memories of you are still sharp, and they make me smile instead of dwelling on our desperate search for you once the storm moved on. I say "WE" because the search was nationwide by your family, friends, fans, news agencies, and a network of advocates for people who had been child performers, like The Cowsills had been. You were found and identified. We celebrated your life TWICE - in Newport, RI and New Orleans, LA. We cried, huge, sang, laughed, watched videos, and cried some more. Brother Billy joined you the night before your Newport Celebration so you would be brothers together, watching over your siblings as everyone shed tears. Now, Richard has joined you as well. I hope & pray that all three of you, and your parents, are content to wait for years while Bob, Paul, John, and Susan carry on the family legacy of great music. "See you round the bend..."

Marcia Martinho

October 9, 2024

Sua fama chegou longe! Na década de 60 eu era uma garota adolescente cheia de sonhos. Hoje sou uma velhinha cheia de boas lembraças. E uma destas lembranças e a música maezvilhosa que está linda família produziu. Barry hoje está cantando com os anjos. Que Deus abençoe a todos.

michael comella

May 18, 2006

Flipping through a Newsweek in Febuary, I came across an obituary for Billy Cowsill. This also mentioned Barry's passing...A double shock for me. As a former Rhode Islander, I remember The Cowsills. My heart goes out to Barry's entire family, friends and anyone else touched by his music.

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Johanna Szabo-Blenkhorn

April 15, 2006

Hi,

I'm Johanna Szabo-Blenkhorn from Waltham Mass. I've seen this great family many, many times. I remember the whole family at the Hat Shell in Boston to Cape Cod to the Big E in Springfiled. This family I think about all the time. Barry is greately missed along with mom. Your family was greatly loved in the Massachusetts. I have pictures that you would not beleive. I love you all very much and I am sorry for all your loses.

Take Care and God Bless,

Yogi

( Johanna Szabo-Blenkhorn)

Debby Morris

March 14, 2006

I wanted to give my condolences to Barry and Billy's family and friends. I was (in the 1960s)and still am a Cowsill fan. I have recently rediscovered the Cowsills music. Barry will by missed. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends.

Doris Jameson

March 13, 2006

My prays go out to the hole Cowsill family, but exceptly his children. I know the lost of a parent is hard. I was a Cowsill fan back in the 60's I even wrote to Barry (my favorite one) He wrote back, which is unusually for any star. Unfortunity over the years I have lost the letter. God Bless you all

Doris Jameson

normaK

March 6, 2006

Nothing anyone can say or write will ease the loss of such a wonderful, beautiful and loving man. We take comfort and seek our strength in knowing that we loved him unconditionally and he loved us back, without judgement. To his family, I want to express my deepest condolences and share my belief that he is still with us in spirit and he's full of joy and at peace....heck, he has his brother Billy w/ him and they are still a'rockin'!!!!

I didn't say hello to Keira or Collin at the memorial b/c I didn't want to intrude, you guys were the light in his heart, never forget that!

loves,

normaK

Don Banks

February 24, 2006

I worked with Debbie at WLTS in New Orleans and it was through her that I met Barry. I wasn't around him much but he was always very nice and friendly to me. Debbie was a joy to work with and I often think of her. I'm truly saddened by Barry's loss and will continue to keep Dabbie and their family in my thoughts and prayers. God Belss.

Leisa Barnhart

February 23, 2006

As do countless others, I too feel the loss of this beautiful soul. His legacy, besides his children and grandchildren, are the many people he has touched through his music.

Jane Selvaggio

February 22, 2006

What a loss for the world, but most especially Barry's family. I have fond memories of the Cowsills music and thank God the world has that to remember his talents by. The hurricane has caused so many losses. Let's not forget the people still in need. I know people will never forget Barry and his music.

kerry proudfoot

February 20, 2006

As a young girl in the 60's I was in love with Barry Cowsill. Each week I would take my 50 cent allowance and buy 16 magazine (my fave) and candy and pour over any and all things Cowsill--but especially Barry. I still love their music (esp The Rain, The Park and Other Things) and now that I have learned of Billy's death as well, I wanted to send my condolences to the entire family. The Cowsills meant alot to a lonely girl who didn't really have much going for her, other than those weekly sessions with 16 . Thank you and RIP Barry and Billy

Sal Wilkins

February 19, 2006

A legend in his time...and forever a memory to us all...Barry was an inspiration to me and to all those who loved him...His smile, his music and his gorgeous landmark head of hair will continue to bring some sunshine into my life...

Sending loving peaceful thoughts to his family and friends...May the universe give you comfort in knowing how much he was loved and respected. God Rest his gentle Soul !!

Samantha

February 6, 2006

It is very sad that this has been the outcome for Barry. We were hoping so much that he would be found safe. Even though we don't know Barry, this has seemed like such a personal loss to us too...our hearts go out to all of the Cowsill family and especially Barry's children. He made a lot of people very happy through his music and will always live on in so many peoples hearts! Rest in peace Barry Cowsill!

linda vadeboncoeur

January 21, 2006

Barry Cowsill a man we will never forget. To be close to and share music and memories with such a talent is something everyone should experience in their lives. The times we shared and the memories of your life that you shared with us will always be on our minds and in our hearts forever.

Brenna

January 20, 2006

Kiera, Collin, Debbie, Brandy, Briana, Leah: Please know I love you and am very sorry for your loss. Some of the best times of my life I have shared with you guys. Goddess Bless

Barbara

January 18, 2006

To everything there is a season,

And a time for every purpose under the heaven:

...a time to be born, and a time to die;

...a time to weep, and a time to laugh;

...a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

He hath made everything

beautiful in his time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you his family at this time.

Kate Lake

January 18, 2006

Why do people who have never met Barry mourn his loss? We feel a connection to the boy-Barry who was part of our childhood...we feel a connection to the man-Barry who wrote and produced such great music. Beyond this, there is no explanation for the emptiness he has left behind. One thing is certain--from the outpouring of heartfelt messages of grief from around the world it is clear that his life was much more significant than would be expected from having been a "teen idol" for a few years. The fact that he was globally respected may have eluded him while he was on earth; I hope that he sees this clearly now and is somehow able to grasp that he made a difference in this world.

Donna Dawson

January 17, 2006

I still can't get over the fact that Barry Cowsill, my teenage heartthrob of long ago, is dead. And that he died so young and so tragically! When I was a teen, I would read all the 16 Magazines and Tiger Beats just to hear the latest about Barry and his family and to clip new pictures of that cute guy to hang on a wall in my room. When the Cowsills were playing a concert at Music Hall in Cincinnati, my mom allowed me to buy two tickets--one for me and another for a friend--to see this group (especially Barry) that caused my heart to swoon! Then, on the designated day, we had a bad snowstorm, and I cried all afternoon and evening because I was not allowed to go. I was devastated! It was my one and only chance to get to see Barry Cowsill!

Now, I just pray that he is at peace and all the cares of this earth are behind him. I feel as though a large part of my youth has died all over again.

Rusty Guy

January 17, 2006

My heart goes out to the Cowsill family. The family left some nice memories for me from my teen-age years. I thank you deeply. I do hope Susan, Billy, John, Paul, and the rest of the family finds comfort in God's word. I know we (the fans) find comfort in Barry's legacy and knowing now he is with his parents is a comfort also. Thanks Barry. You will never be forgotten.

Caren Oldfield

January 12, 2006

What can I say that the others have not said?

His family will miss his kind heart always.

The music world will miss the artist that was his soul.

The friends that he made in his life and the fans the he impressed will always feel an empty space and know that the world is a little colder without him.

My heartfelt condolences go out to his former wife and children as well as his siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins.

May the warmth of his heart warm your souls always.

Barb Meade

January 12, 2006

Barry will always be remembered as the quintessential artist and musician. It seemed to surprise him when people told him he was a poet or how talented he was. He was always kind, and fun with a touch of flash 'n' dash, and, always, brilliance.

He will be sorely missed. He's left a hole in the world of true artists and in my heart. As Suzanne said, there is only one Barry Cowsill. My deepest sympathies and love to Debbie, Keira, Collin, Carrie, Brandy and her daughters, and the entire Cowsill family.

Suzanne Perdue

January 12, 2006

Barry believed in living life to its fullest. He followed his own path, his own muse. He made a difference in the lives of many and that is also another legacy he leaves. My deepest condolences to all his children, grandchildren, siblings and his ex-wife Debbie.

I will miss him very much and was proud to be considered his friend. He'll never be further than my heart. There is and always will be just one Barry Cowsill.

Kim Phillips

January 11, 2006

Barry and his family have been such a large part of my life since I was a kid. I've been a long time fan and not only had the pleasure to see The Cowsills perform, but was able to see Barry in Newport in a small pub called Billy Goodes. He was a lovely man, a great musician and just an all around nice guy and he will be missed.

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