Gary Edward Barg's Obituary
Gary Edward Barg, 68, of Miami, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 09, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and dear friends. Born on March 15, 1956 in Miami Beach, Florida to Robert and Monica Barg.
Following his graduation from North Miami Beach Senior High School and Florida State University, both with honors, Gary launched his video production company which was selected to produce work for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
Shortly after a visit to support his mother who was caregiving for his dad and grandparents, he was struck by the challenges confronting millions of unpaid caregivers. In 1995, Gary founded Today’s Caregiver Magazine, website caregiver.com and Fearless Caregiver Conferences to provide caregiver support and training. He became a pioneer in promoting recognition for the crucial role played by family caregivers in the United States and became a tireless advocate on their behalf. His 30 years of advocating for caregivers across the country has helped raise awareness and bring caregiving into the national conversation.
Gary E. Barg is survived by his partner Chris Andaya, his mother, Monica Weiss Barg, his sister Linda Barg Manzini, his brother Steven Barg and brother-in-law Ricky Harris, his cherished nieces Alexandra Manzini Brunswig and husband Jeremie Brunswig and Taryn Manzini and wife Bella Pocaro, his long-time friend Nancy Schonwalter and his beloved canine companion, Morris Junior.
Funeral Services will be held at Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapel at 12:30 on August 11th located at 18840 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33180, followed by interment at Lakeside Memorial Park, 10301 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33172.
In lieu of flowers, The Barg Family and Caregiver.com Family have set up a GoFundMe page that will be used to continue with the Caregiving Support programs that Mr. Barg created. Go to GoFundMe.com and search for Gary Barg.
Arrangements by Levitt-Weinstein Blasberg-Rubin-Zilbert Memorial Chapel (305) 932-2700
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