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Richard Barrett Obituary
December 4, 1939 - December 6, 2010
Richard (Rick) C. Barrett Jr. passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 6, 2010. He was born in Los Angeles to Barbara and Richard Barrett on December 4, 1939. Rick attended El Rodeo School, spent two years at Beverly Hills High School and graduated from Chadwick School. in 1958 Rick enrolled in the school of his childhood dreams, USC. While there he joined the Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity making life long friends that gave him great joy throughout his life. Rick's license plate confirmed that he was a true "SC NUT".
Rick lived in San Diego and is survived by his wife, Sue, mother, Barbara Barrett, sister, Virginia Clements, daughters Laurie Biros(Mike), Julie Parker (Jim), and Amanda Brooks (Aaron), four step children and spouses, four grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. Rick's smile will live on forever.
Services have been held, but there will be a Celebration of Rick's Life on Tuesday, December 14th at the Catamaran Hotel in San Diego.
Contributions May be made to USC, in San Diego to: the Sanford/Burnham Medical Research Institute, Alpha Project for the Homeless, The SD Crew Classic or the charity of your choice.
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Dann Moss
December 19, 2010
With deepest sympathy to all of the Barret Family and friends. Rick was very special and will be missed.
Dann Moss
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Glenn Grant
December 14, 2010
I first met Rick about 1977 in Palm Springs. He knew my soon-to-be girlfriend and helped us arrange a romantic rendezvous in Coronado. I later moved to San Diego and stayed in touch with Rick occasionally as he had moved here as well. He always answered my financial questions for free and gave great advice. I know he'll be missed greatly by his family and many others.
Marian Greenberg
December 14, 2010
Decembe4 14, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Sue and Rick's entire family. He was a super nice guy and a good friend to all. He will be sadly missed.
Marian Greenberg, San Diego, California
Pam Kelly
December 13, 2010
Rick was a super guy with a friendly smile and always willing to help anyone. I knew him through the Holiday Bowl Committee, but felt like had known him always. He genuinely cared about his friends, and he had loads of them. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
My very best to Sue and his entire family.
December 12, 2010
Dear Sue,
I just read this and was truly saddened. Rick had a spectacular life and for that all should be thankful.
My very best to you and your family in dealing with his loss.
With warm thoughts and prayers,
JoEllen
Larry Westfall
December 12, 2010
I first met Rick when I came to San Diego in 1976 from Los Angeles. He helped me get involved in the Trojan Club and as a result I met many new friends and business associates. More importantly I certainly was a better person for knowing him.
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