Christopher Barr

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 14 April 2026 at 9:36 pm

MIDDLEPORT – Christopher J. “Snoop” Barr, age 42, passed away April 10, 2026. He was born September 29, 1983 in Medina, a son of Michael and Dorothy (Keirn) Barr, and had lived in this area most of his life.

Chris was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He enjoyed fishing, playing basketball and making people laugh. He will be remembered as a nice guy with a big heart. Most importantly, Chris loved spending time with his family, especially his niece and nephews.

He was predeceased by his grandfather, Sharon Keirn; granddad, Ross Barr; and his tutu, Amy Bandmann.

In addition to his parents, Michael and Dorothy, he is survived by his brothers, Michael K. (Katie) Barr and Matthew S. Barr; sister, Sarah Quackenbush (Robert Schaal); grandma, Barbara Keirn; niece and nephews, Michael J. Barr, Albert K. Barr, Kenley Quackenbush, Blake Barr, Travis and Jade Schaal as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends at the Middleport Fire Department, 28 Main St., Middleport NY, Sunday April 19th from 1 to 3 p.m. where his memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6400 Sheridan Dr. #320, Buffalo, NY 14221 or Kids Escaping Drugs, 920 Harlem Rd., West Seneca NY 14224.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, Middleport NY.

To share a memory of Chris, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.