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Richard DiBiaso Obituary
Richard fought the good fight, and surrendered Oct. 19, 2017, to Peace and a team meeting with his father John and mother Alice DiBiaso.
A lifetime of Leadership, Dependability, and Reliability was devotedly expressed. You may have experienced him as a basketball Coach at Beacon High School, University of Virginia, Univ. of Notre Dame, and as Head Coach at Stanford.
He later reinvented himself professionally, at Cornish and Carey, as a Commercial Real Estate Agent and ultimately International and Office Sales Manager. His respect for all, inspiring attitude and fairness demeanor always made him a great mentor, advisor, and team leader.
In retirement his natural skills led him into "Commish" roles with golf buddies from Auburn and Sun City. His wife Shawna, has endured endless stories about golf shots, player dynamics, and even his hole in one!
Richard played in many roles, Husband of 54 years, Father, Brother, Grandpa, Cousin, Uncle, Nephew, Friend and Son. He loved all with the biggest heart.
Richard will have a celebration to exalt his life on November 4, 2017 and is survived by a loving wife-Shawna DiBiaso, daughter Shawna Czerwinsky, and son Brian DiBiaso and his sister and brother in law Lynda and Tony Cucciardo, nephew Tony Jr., and niece Shannon Timmeny. Also included are cousins Bob, Barry, and Vaughn Molle, Karen Cullen, and finally his Aunt Loretta DiBiaso.
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Cathy Asbury
November 12, 2017
Oh Shawna, I was so sorry to just read that Dick passed away... I know how much you loved your new home in Sun City ... I'm so glad you got to enjoy a few years together there.
S.H
November 7, 2017
My heart goes out to you for your deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Richard. So sad to lose someone so loved and needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. - (Jeremiah 29:12,13)
Paul Giovacchini
November 5, 2017
So sorry to hear that Coach DiBiaso has passed on. Coach brought a group of great guys to Stanford, set high standards for us to follow and always acted with unquestioned integrity. He shared his home and family, especially on holidays. Who can forget Thanksgiving Dinner - No Seconds, so we would not be too full to play our game the following day! He gave us a great opportunity to be part of the Stanford community, and all that could bring to the rest of our lives. You did a good job, Coach. Rest in Peace.
Steve Blick
November 2, 2017
Direct and to the point: Dick Di Biaso, known by many as Dibo, was an exceptional human being.
He will be missed by all of those privileged and blessed to have known him.
Tom McLaughlin
November 1, 2017
Dick DiBiaso was a man's man who was as honest as they come. DiBo's word was his bond. I was fortunate to know Dick from his time as an assistant @ ND and then had the privledge of working with him as his assistant @Stanford. DiBo fit right in @Stanford and got along great with Hall of Fame football coach Bill Walsh and his assistants Gunther Cunningham, Willie Shaw, Doug Single and others. He also was friends with baseball coach Mark Marquis, tennis coach Dick Gould, volleyball coach Art Lambert and SID Gary Cavaliers. Dick loved Stanford and we carved our names into tables at the Oasis. Dick brought outstanding young men to Stanford Kim Belton, Paul Giovacchini, Jeff McHugh, Wolfe Perry, Mike Bratz, Brian Welch, Daryl Morgan, Mark Pitchford, Dr Tom Schmalzried and others. He paid attention to detail and he was a great big man coach. He was part of the staff that stopped the 88 game winning streak of John Wooden and Bill Walton. DiBo was as humble as they come. A real gentleman that loved his family more then anything. It was always family first with Dick. May he RIP Dibo helped so many people during his life and he was one of the truly good ones!
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