Barry Stiefel - RIP

**abusharif** · 2017-06-13

Just saw the linkedin post by Moti Sagey that Barry passed away.
Sad news and I am sure he will be remembered, especially by this community as the founder of it.
May he rest in peace

**EricAnderson** · 2017-06-13

Yes, I have heard as well. I was waiting until I had more details before posting here, but there's very little concrete info.

For now, I'll leave it at this:

Barry, thanks for everything you did (which is quite a lot) to create, grow, and continue CPUG for over 13 years. I hope you look down at it with pride. Godspeed.

-E

**momrat** · 2017-06-14

Rest in peace and love :(

**northlandboy** · 4 Weeks Ago

There were some ups & downs over the years, but his work getting this board established brought us together.

Hope his family is OK.

- Lindsay

**PhoneBoy** · 4 Weeks Ago

Barry and I definitely had our differences over the years--sometimes quite publicly--but there was definitely mutual respect.

I first heard about his passing on Monday morning from a mutual acquaintance, who could offer no details.
Palo Alto Networks noted his passing at their Ignite conference on Tuesday (basically their version of CPX).
I saw the slide on Twitter and shared it with Eric and Moti.
I wish I knew more, but that's all I know.