Barry L. Churgai

April 27, 1956 - March 21, 2020

Barry L. Churgai, 63, husband of Geraldine A. (Mastrangelo) Churgai, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Lankenau Hospital. Born on April 27, 1956 in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late Helen I. (Clark) and Stephen Churgai. Barry served in the United States Navy and then had been employed at the former Johnson Home, Royersford, J and L Building Materials, Frazer and finally at Friendship Fire Co., Phoenixville, as a career driver. Barry joined Phoenixville Hose Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 in 1974 and was awarded life membership in 1999. He was an active volunteer firefighter, served as First Lieutenant and also served on the Board of Directors as a Trustee. He was an active volunteer firefighter and life member at Friendship Fire Co. No 2 and Friendship Dive and Rescue Unit. Barry served as Captain of the Dive and Rescue Unit and provided strong leadership in the early 1990s, while the unit was undergoing significant difficulties. He had also been a career driver for several years until the onset of his medical issues in 2007. In addition, Barry was a life member of Valley Forge Fire Co. and a member of Mont Clare Fire Co. He was also an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. In addition to his wife, Barry is survived by his children: Julie, wife of Tim Poulos, of Hamburg, James Churgai, of Seattle, WA and Benson Churgai, of Philadelphia; four grandchildren: Anthony and Josh Worman and Alannah and Aiden Poulos; and Siblings: Helen Smith, of Augusta, GA and Jim Churgai, of Reading. A memorial service will be held at a time when family and friends can gather together. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Churgai Memorial Fund, c/o Phoenixville Federal Bank, 120 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.