Barry E Blyler

Barry E. Blyler of Levittown, PA passed away peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2019 with his loving family by his side.  He was 78.

Barry was born in Trenton, NJ. He grew up in Fallsington, PA where he graduated from Pennsbury High School. He then went on to attend Williamson College of the Trades and finished his education at the Spring Garden Institute in Phila., PA.

He began his carpenter’s apprenticeship in 1963 with Haverstick Borthwick of Phila., PA and retired in 2006 from Bovis Lend Lease of Princeton, NJ as a project manager.

He was a life-long car enthusiast who enjoyed building and working on his own cars. As a result, he joined the Philadelphia Modifiers Street Rod Club and loved traveling with his wife to numerous car shows and events throughout the country.

He belonged to the Masonic Lodge #427 of Newtown, PA. He volunteered at Pennsbury Manor where he enjoyed taking his grandchildren. He also volunteered at Mary’s Cupboard.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed being in the outdoors whenever possible. He enjoyed taking trips to the beach with his wife, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Kenneth and Irene Blyler and his sister-in-laws, Lori Blyler and Marilyn Cenkner.

Barry will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Arlene. He was the loving father of Brandi McCarthy (Tim), Barry Blyler (Stephanie); the cherished Pop Pop of Timmy (fiancé Megan), Brandon, Jimmy and Ava; brother of Karl Blyler; brother-in-laws, Charles Cenkner; Donald Cenkner (Faye); many nephews and his niece.

A tribute to Barry’s life will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in the name of Barry E. Blyler 6W1, to the Williamson College of the Trades, 106 S. New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063.