In Memoriam: Tobias “Toby” Barry, ’52 J.D.

It is with sadness that the law school announces the passing of Justice Toby Barry, who passed away peacefully at the age of 92. After beginning his career practicing law, Barry was elected to the State of Illinois House of Representatives in 1960, filling the seat previously held by his father, Tobias Barry Sr., following his untimely death. Toby continued to serve as a state representative for 14 years. In 1974 he was elected to the Third District Appellate Court, becoming Justice Barry. He was retained by the voters in 1984 and continued to serve on that court for 20 years, until his retirement in 1994. He was subsequently reappointed by special order of the Illinois Supreme Court to serve again on the Third District Appellate Court from 2002 to 2004. He was also appointed by special order of the Illinois Supreme Court to serve on its Worker’s Compensation Division for many years. Please see a tribute to Barry’s life in the online obituary.