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Ginger Drone
February 18, 2014
Dear Cynthia,
I'm writing from Mexico where I just found about about Richard's death. My sincerest condolences to you and the boys. You will be in my prayers.
carmen cannon
February 18, 2014
I'm so sorry to learn of Richards passing.My blessings are with you.
Leslie Bright Wainwright
February 16, 2014
He was a friend from many years ago. A truly fine and kind man.
Harvey Hatridge
February 15, 2014
I am sorry to learn about Richard's passing. I remember playing Jazz music for the very first time with Rich. I was maybe 13(1962)at the time and he was so kind as a teacher and friend. He made it easy for me to be comfortable playing with and learning from him and his “older” friends who were so talented. As a result, Rich changed my musical life in a very positive way. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
Leslie Vander Meulen
February 14, 2014
Another of our Kirkwood High School alums gone way too soon. Rich had an influence on many, may he rest in peace and love.
Kate Black
February 13, 2014
Such a great guy! First to introduce himself and make you feel like an old friend. Loved the way his face lit up when he talked about his love of family and jazz. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Kewanaka Irving
February 13, 2014
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal - Author Unknown
Thank you Richard for being such a wonderful and geniune person, my mentor and friend. You are missed. The laughs!!! That kind smile...I'm going to miss having laughs with you. You helped an old blues fan fall in love with jazz like it was my first love...thank you.
Steve Woodard
February 13, 2014
So sorry to learn of Rich's passing. We went back to Keysor school days and then later worked together for many years at A.G.Edwards. He was a wonderful guy will be missed...
Ken Kotiza
February 13, 2014
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Rich's passing - truly a loss to his family and the community. Rich and I were business school friends and we kept in touch for many years afterwards. I remember playing tennis with him, and then swimming in his Webster pool afterwards. I even stayed at his house years later when interviewing for a job in St. Louis, as I was living in Detroit.
Please accept my sincere condolences for a tragic loss.
February 13, 2014
My condelences to Richard's family and friends. He will be truly missed by so many and he was a wonderful man and friends to St. Louis. Truly loved!! R.I.P. my friend.
Mark Anthony Jones
February 13, 2014
My condolences to the McDonnell Family...Richard was a loyal friend and true and I am going to truly miss him. There are not enough people in the world like Richard and if there were, how wonderful our world would be. Slumber in Peace, my Friend...
The Appels
February 13, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. We have so many amazing McDonnell memories from throughout the years. Peace be with you all.
Sy
February 12, 2014
I was blessed to have known you for a short time, but I'll thank God for that. I will miss you
Richard Lane
February 11, 2014
I remember times with Richard watching our kids play soccer as he did his "weekend" investment banking homework and discussing the local issues of the week. He was a talented guy and a good friend. I'll miss him. Richard Lane
Chuck Hess
February 11, 2014
Rich...thanks for touching so many people with your warmth and kindness....u had a wonderful and welcoming spirit...what I admired most is that u enjoyed life to the fullest and always stayed in good company...thanks for showing me how to live...you will be truly missed....
Joe Rechter
February 11, 2014
I worked with Rich in the investment banking department at AG Edwards for a few years in the mid 1980's. Not only was Rich a true gentleman, but an excellent banker. He wil be missed, my thoughs are with the entire McDonnell family.
gearldean Blue
February 11, 2014
My Beautiful,Beautiful jazz friend, i will never forget....Love Ya Madly!!!!
February 11, 2014
Sorry to learn this. May God remember you personally. Malachi3:16
Dona Coleman
February 11, 2014
Richard was a delightful man; funny, kind, and generous. I cannot remember an occasion ever when I did not have a wonderful time in his presence. He was THE BEST company! My sincerest condolences to his family. We will miss you, dear friend.
Ron Brunson
February 11, 2014
Just remembering the last time I saw you on how we laughed and as always, talked about that good music call jazz.I am going to miss trying to convince you to book and bring McCoy Tyner to St.Louis. You would just laugh and say "Ron McCoy is too expensive".Going to miss your smile and presence.
February 11, 2014
very sorry to hear about Rich...he was truely one of the nice guys at Edwards..I really enjoy working with Rich for over 30 years..god bless him and his whole family,,,,ray przybylowski
brenda marsh
February 10, 2014
light it up music! I am sorry for the loss of your love one.
Al Caldwell
February 10, 2014
My prayers are with Richard's Family and Friends.I only knew you on facebook but I know that you did so much for St.Louis and Jazz.... Al Caldwell
February 10, 2014
I was shocked to hear of Rich's passing. I played with Rich's quartet in the 60s and he was a huge influence on my musical development. My sincere condolences to his family. He will be missed by so many…
Clancy Newell
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