Maryanne Trump Barry, the elder sister of former US President Donald Trump, passed away on Monday morning in New York City. She was 86 years old.
Maryanne Trump Barry was a highly accomplished woman who served as a federal judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. She was known for her strong work ethic and commitment to justice, as evidenced by her numerous awards and accolades.
Barry was born in Queens, New York on April 5, 1937. She received her undergraduate degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1958, followed by a law degree from Hofstra University in 1964. She was admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court in 1973.
Barry began her career as a law clerk to the Honorable Edward Weinfeld of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. She then served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the same district from 1973 to 1976. In 1983, she was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
In 1999, President Bill Clinton nominated Barry to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. She was confirmed by the Senate in October of that same year. During her tenure, she authored numerous opinions and dissents. She was known for her strong work ethic and for her willingness to speak her mind.
Outside of her professional life, Barry was an active member of her community. She was a board member of the Catholic Charities of New York, United Way of New York, and the New York Catholic Foundation. She was a strong advocate for women’s rights and a supporter of the arts. She was also an active member of the Trump family.
The death of Maryanne Trump Barry is a great loss for her family, friends, and colleagues. She was a strong and independent woman who made a lasting impression on those who knew her. She will be remembered for her dedication to justice, her commitment to excellence, and her willingness to speak her mind. Her contributions to the legal profession and her community will not be forgotten.
