Kenneth John Barbieri

I am sad to hear that Mr. B. Passed away. He opened my eyes to enjoy the arts especially theatre. I was in four productions; West Side Story, Oklahoma, The Teahouse of the August Moon (Mr. Oshira), and Man of La Mancha, he was an expert at makeup. He did my makeup on my face and fixed my hair so well that the audience wanted to know if I was a student or an old man and wanted to take a picture of me when I acknowledged that I was a student. I didn’t keep in touch, but I will truly miss him....

Tied for best teacher I ever had. Positive influence in every way.

He always had a question on his test with Halley Mills as the only answer . History was always one of my favorite classes at Riordan. He was an excellent teacher.


Jim McCourt '66

Chris Peeples - Riordan 1966

One memory came to me. At the end of every play, we would give Mr. B. a gift. For one play (I forget which one) we got him a very nice wooden ice bucket. I was assigned to get it engraved and I went to Shreve (I think that is where we got the ice bucket). The nice sales person said there was not time to do the engraving. When I explained where I was from and why we needed the engraving done by closing day, she gave me the name of Shreve's engraver. ...

Chris Peeples - Riordan 1966

Rest In Peace. I was in every play during my four years at Riordan, mostely as an actor, but twice on the stage crew. Mr. B. was a great director, coach and leader. He got the best from the young men and woman he directed. (One of the great things about drama was that it was the one part of Riordan that was co-ed in my day.)

-- Chris Peeples --

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H. E. Christian (Chris) Peeples
4037 Howe...

Mr Barbieri's art class is one of my favorite memories of Riordan. He was a great teacher and a witty, wonderful human being.

I fondly remember the outstanding plays produced and directed by Mr. B. They brought light into our lives twice a year. While I was never in his class, as a role model, he taught me that success follows hard work and practice. He made a difference in our lives.

When I think of my time at Riordan, the teachers always come to mind. When I met Mr. Barbieri, I was drawn to the way he delivered his sense of humor. Whether in the classroom or a casual chat, he gave you his full attention. What a great way to carry yourself in life. My condolences to Mr. Barbieri's family.

...my fondest memories of my time at Riordan was doing theater with Mr.B!!!...Hello Dolly,Mame,An Italian Straw Hat ...A great and funny educator and man!!! He WILL be missed!!!❤