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Barry Heuser passed away with his family at his side on November 17, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Heuser; his mother, Betty Heuser; and his brother, Michael Heuser.

Barry was born in Somerset, KY and was raised in London, KY. He graduated from London High School in 1965. After a year at the University of Kentucky, he enlisted in the Air Force and served in Vietnam in 1967. After discharging from the Air Force, he returned for a short stint at UK and then decided to further pursue his love for the fashion world. He started with Philips Van Heusen as a Salesman and later became the head of Merchandising in New York City with Manhattan Industries.

In 1990 he joined Swank Accessories as a Senior VP of Merchandising overseeing the factory in Norwalk, CT

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