Richard D. Barbieri, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 1, 2017. He was surrounded by loved ones and was a devoted husband to Cheryl (nee Adams), father to Richard III, Cara (Constantino) DiFranco, Joseph (Andria) and Matthew (Frances), proud Papa to Isabella, Mary, Sophia, Constantino, Richard, Giuliana, Salvatore, Layla, and Joseph, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, cousin, and best friend to many. He was affectionately known as Big Rich for his physical size and the size of his heart. Visitation will be at The Crossing Church, 1800 Bowles Ave, Fenton, MO 63026, Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Memorial service at The Crossing Church, 1800 Bowles Ave, Fenton, MO 63026, Friday, January 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center in his honor. Tributes at jaybsmith.com