Richard C. LaBarba

As I said back in 2004, even though we were not close at Easton High, Richard was a great positive influence on me during our time together at Lehigh. I treasured his friendship, and the memorable "ravioli" dinners with his huge family.

Dear Nina,
With heartfelt sympathy. A good man has fallen. He will always be remembered. Richard made his mark, and was a distinguished professor. God bless him.
Love,
Anthony C. Vitale

A loving tribute to my brother Dr. Richard C. LaBarba. You made me so proud, I raise my glass to you. No good-byes. Until we meet again.
Love,
Nina

I was very saddened to hear of my uncle Richard's passing. My wife Sharon, my two daughters,and myself, send our condolences to Barbara and the boys. I have so many fond memories of my uncle that they are too numerous to mention, but one that sticks in my mind, being a musician myself, is of my uncle Richard sitting at the piano in my grandmothers sitting room, playing some sweet jazz. We will all miss you uncle Richard.

Dear Barbara:

We were shocked to learn of Richard's passing. He was a major influence and mentor in my life, and not just in the Psychology area.
Linda and I were reminiscing about our dinner at Bern's in honor of Richard's retirement, and how that was the last time we spoke.
Richard was an influential man whose guidance shaped many students over the years and his legacy will live on through us. His humor, wit and demand for his students' best work will never be...

Barbara, and Family
My deepest condolences on the passing of Richard. I was a classmate and friend of his throughout 12 years of school, and had him as an usher in my wedding in 1957. He was a most unforgettable character who was loved by all who knew him.

I was the oldest niece in the family, and Richard was the youngest uncle. Eight years separated us, so we sort of grew up together. We will not be allowed to grow old together because of distance and death. For me, you'll always be forever young' and the pride of the LaBarba family. I have so many fun things to remember, that the pain will fade. You were gone much too soon, but the really great thing is that you were here. Love you, B

Frances La Barba Cusano, was my uncle Richard's sister, Frances, or Liz, as Richard called her, was 21 years older than he. My older brother and sister Michael and Barbara grew up with Richard. My grandmom and grandpop, Carmela and Serofino, lived next door. We had ajoining yards and grew up as one family. Richard was one of the few in family to graduate from high school, joined the Army, graduated from Lehigh, Magna cum laude. We were all so proud of our uncle, and brother. His life was...

Dear Barbara...Don't know if you remember me. (I stayed over once in the 70s). Went to high school with Richard and we became really close after I got out of the Marines and went back to finish at Lehigh. He was a great disciplined influence on me ("No movie, you've got to study!"). Made Dean's list my final two years. I'm so sorry he couldn't make it to the EHS class reunion. And he never made it to California. I enjoyed Sundays at his house in Easton, with his mother's ravioli...and Fanny,...