James Barber - Obituary

ames E. Barber, Jr., “Ted”, 55, of Edgewater, MD died on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Attleboro, Mass. on October 1, 1953, Ted was the son of James E. and Rosamond (Wellman) Barber of Wrentham, Mass. He graduated from Brown University with degrees in Engineering and Business. Ted worked as a computer software engineer for many years. Most recently he was employed by Pyramid Builders in Annapolis, MD where he was a project manager who was also involved in the strategic planning for the future of the company. An avid Boston Red Sox fan, Ted also enjoyed architecture, woodworking, billiards, snow skiing and waterskiing. Ted was the beloved husband of Susan Barber, whom he married on April 14, 2005. He is also survived by two stepsons: Nicholas and Zachery Cerverizzo of Edgewater, MD; and three sisters: Susan Derus of Milwaukee, WI, Rosamond Barber of New York, NY and Ellen Barber of Melbourne, Australia. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Barber. Family and friends are invited to Ted's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. where a memorial service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Ted's name to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401. Please sign the online guestbook at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com