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Webster Groves, Missouri
McDonnell, Richard E. McDonnell, of Webster Groves, MO passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014. Dear friend and former husband of Cynthia P. McDonnell (nee Platte); loving father of Boyd (Paige), Carter (Kate), and Clayton (Corinne) McDonnell; dear grandfather of Ryan, Maris, and Myles...
Read MoreDear 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.
Ginger Drone
February 18, 2014 | Webster Groves, MO
I'm so sorry to learn of Richards passing.My blessings are with you.
carmen cannon
February 18, 2014 | East St. Louis, IL
He was a friend from many years ago. A truly fine and kind man.
Leslie Bright Wainwright
February 16, 2014 | St. Loui, MO
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.
Harvey Hatridge
February 15, 2014 | Ponce Inlet, FL
Another of our Kirkwood High School alums gone way too soon. Rich had an influence on many, may he rest in peace and love.
Leslie Vander Meulen
February 14, 2014 | Chesterfield, MO
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.
Kate Black
February 13, 2014 | St. Louis
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.
Kewanaka Irving
February 13, 2014 | St. Louis, MO
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...
Steve Woodard
February 13, 2014 | Kirkwood, MO
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.
Ken Kotiza
February 13, 2014 | Ladue, MO