Barry F. Wartenberg, 83, of North Truro died January 6, 2014 at Seashore Point in Provincetown after a long illness. His wife, Geraldine K. Wartenberg died in 2011.
Born in Union City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Fred and Grace (Chave) Wartenberg. A Graduate of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, a part of Carnegie Mellon University, he was a mechanical engineer for the J. M. Huber Co. in Edison, NJ. He was US Army veteran, and thereafter, a Major in the New Jersey National Guard. Upon his retirement 27 years ago, Mr. Wartenberg and his wife moved to North Truro.
In Truro, Mr. Wartenberg was active in town affairs and served as a member of the Building Committee for the Truro Public Safety Building. He also enjoyed woodworking, making many pieces of furniture for his home.
Sons Keith Wartenberg of North Truro, Gary Wartenberg of Walpole, MA, and Jeff Wartenberg of North Carolina survive him. Grandchildren Eric and Thomas Ledgerwood, Alex, Curtis, Jeremy, Kyle, and Alana Wartenberg, as well as Great-grandson Ward Ledgerwood also survive him. A daughter, Kim Ledgerwood, predeceased him.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Gately Funeral Home, 94 Harry Kemp Way, Provincetown on Saturday, January 18th at 2:00 pm, where a Remembrance Service will be held.
If desired, donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 or the Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center, PO Box 640, 27 Park St., Hyannis, MA 02601.