Barry Alan Mancebo
June 26, 1958-Jan. 24, 2026
Pleasanton, California

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Alan Mancebo on January 24, 2026. Barry was born on June 26, 1958 in Castro Valley to Kenneth and Jo Nita Mancebo. Barry was the owner of Mancebo Corporation, a grading and paving firm which helped in the building of countless businesses and homes throughout the Bay Area. Barry moved to Pleasanton in 1999 to raise his daughter, Marissa, in this beautiful community.

One of his great loves was helping children. He began volunteering to help fellow students while still in elementary school. As his daughter went through the Pleasanton school system, he continued that love by being a yard duty supervisor at Hearst Elementary School and served on the Hearst and Pleasanton Middle School site councils. He was also a beloved coach for the Pleasanton Girls' Softball League for many years.

Barry's second favorite pastime was enjoying live theater. He even acted in a community theater play while in his 20's. He was a season ticket holder for BroadwaySF productions for over 40 years and often enjoyed trips to see plays on Broadway in NYC. He was a sponsor at the Bankhead Livermore Arts Foundation and the Firehouse Arts Center. He also enjoyed fast cars and perfecting his favorite Manhattan cocktail.

He was known for being a terrific friend. If you were his friend, he truly loved and cared about you. He was always willing to lend a hand, or a tool, or an ear to listen and time to talk with you. Many neighborhood friends called him the "Mayor of the Court" because they knew they could always rely on him. Barry was known for being quite the jokester with his friends and you were sure to have a good time if he was around. His beautiful smile and sense of humor will be missed by many.

Barry is survived by who he often referred to as the love of his life and fiancé, Alayne Balke, his most beloved daughter Marissa Mancebo, his adored mother Jo Nita Silver, brother Ricardo Mancebo and half-brother Greg Klein. He will also be missed by his many close relatives and Alayne’s son Taylor Balke.