Michael P. Berry

Michael P. Berry of New York City (and formerly of Warwick), passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. He was 59 years old.

Born on Aug. 17, 1956, in New York City, he was the son of Margaret (O’Dwyer) Berry and Daniel Berry.

He was married to Ellen (Perry) Berry.

A retired NYC firefighter, he was a supervisor with Total Safety Consulting in NYC.

He was a pioneer in fire safety at New York City construction sites and taught fire safety management to the construction trades.

Michael was a proud member of the Warwick Valley Country Club and an avid golfer, as well as a bird enthusiast.

He coached boys and girls basketball in the Warwick Middle School, as well as Little League baseball and soccer.

Michael was devoted to his family and is survived by his wife Ellen Berry of New York City, his son Michael Berry of New York City; his daughter Catherine Berry of New York City; his mother Margaret Berry of Warwick; his sister Maryellen Helberg of Connecticut; his brothers Daniel Berry of Warwick, Brian Berry of Idaho and James Berry of California; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at St. Stephen Church in Warwick.

In his memory, donations may be made to FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation, PO Box 340949, Brooklyn, NY 11234.

For further information, directions or to send an online condolence, see www.lsvpmemoriahome.com.