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Louis Richards Obituary

RICHARDS Louis J. Richards Jr., age 35, of Bridgeport, passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at his home. Louis was born on October 12, 1970 in Bridgeport to Deidre (Stofko) Richards Brennan and Louis Richards Sr. Known to his family as Lou or Louie and to his many friends and fans as "Boulder", he was raised by his mother and loving grandparents, Vera and John Stofko. As a child, Louie was always happy, affectionate and loving to all. His curly blonde hair and sparkling eyes lent themselves to his personality as did his sweet, infectious laughter. Lou's biggest success and love of his short life was performing with the heavy metal band, Hatebreed, as their guitarist. From 1996 to 2002, he traveled on tour with the band and left his signature guitar sounds on the band's recordings, "Satisfaction is the Death of Desire" (1997) and "Perseverance" (2002). Lou left the band in May of 2002, which was a very difficult time for him. The open, warm heart that Louie had since childhood, acquired much pain over the years and he struggled with addiction. Louie did experience some peace, happiness and sobriety over the past year as he tried to free himself from the clutches of the addictions. Lou's heart was simply too tender for earthly things. May he now be in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and at peace. Louie is survived by his grandmother, Vera Stofko; his brother, Seth Brennan of Ridgefield; his step-father, John "Terry" Brennan; cousins, Nadine Lewis and her family of Maine, Robin Lewis and her family of Maine and Melania Lewis and her family of Jamaica Plain, Mass.; his uncle, Dennis Vestunis of Brooklyn, N.Y. and his family, cousins Alexis and Andres. In addition to his birth family, Louie is survived by a huge, loving and kind group, his family of friends. He was predeceased by his mother; his grandfather; his aunt, Diane Vestunis Lewis Lee; his maternal great-grandparents, John and Melania Karpie; and his paternal great-grandparents, John and Anna Stofko. Calling hours will be held Thursday, September 21, 2006 from 4 to 8 p.m. and a Celebration of Louie's Life Service will be held Friday, September 22, 2006 at 12 p.m. (noon) in the Commerce Hill Funeral Home, 4798 Main Street, Bridgeport (on the Trumbull line). Anyone wishing to make donations in Louie's name, may do so to the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery, 530 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 220, Wethersfield, CT 06109.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Sep. 15 to Sep. 20, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Tom LaSala

August 1, 2021

Thank you for inspiring me forever on days I need it the most. RIP Boulder

Greg

December 8, 2020

Rip brother

October 13, 2009

Happy belated birthday...you are forever remembered.
Dx

Cathy Blanco

October 12, 2009

Happy Birthday Boulder, We love and miss you!

Nancy Russo

October 12, 2009

Happy Birthday!!!

Nicole Parsell

September 14, 2009

I'll never forget all the great times we all shared together luv you forever

Nicole Parsell

September 14, 2009

I miss ya and will always luv ya

Nikki

September 13, 2009

To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die....always loved...always remembered...

R.I.P. BOULDER

LOUIS BLANCO

September 13, 2009

Three years and it's still beyond my comprehension...I miss & love you brother!

Becca Sullivan

September 13, 2009

I didn't know you. Wish I had. Your peeps are missin' you.

Debbie Puskas

October 14, 2008

happy birthday,you will never be forgotten.
Deb

Your friends

October 13, 2008

Happy Birthday Louie. We think about you all the time and we all miss you dearly. You'll be in our hearts forever. Love you.

Larry Dwyer, Jr.

October 10, 2008

Hey buddy - your birthday is coming up this Sunday and I'm getting married on Saturday. I wish you were here to celebrate. Miss you bro.

March 3, 2008

Thinking of you and all of the good times we all had together. I miss you.

Anne

January 3, 2008

I MISS YOU

MICHAEL MULQUEEN

November 15, 2007

THINKING OF YOU BRO MISS YOU

November 6, 2007

Wish you were here!

mark

October 15, 2007

lou, always thinking of you . a true brother

Ray Blanda

October 15, 2007

R.I.P my friend I know your looking down on all of us!!!
THE BLANDA FAMILY

Kaycee Heyse

October 14, 2007

Okay! Jokes over! Come back!

William Bullard

October 14, 2007

Hey Boulder!
Think about you man. Gonna paint a Team OPK piece for ya!

Anne

October 12, 2007

Hey Boulder, Happy Birthday! It's been hard this year without you, I miss you so much. All your advice, your understanding, your crazy hilarious stories...so many laughs. There will never be anyone like you. I know I told you this a million times, but thanks Boulder for everything, I'm lucky to have known you. Happy Happy Birthday! I will always love and miss you.

Nancy

September 18, 2007

Hi Boulder!
It was nice visiting you with everyone last week. I can't stop thinking about yesterday though when Dave and I drove down Boston Avenue and we saw that guy walking down the street - bending over - I KNOW you were laughing just as hard as we were. Ahh - I am laughing right now just thinking about it. Everyone misses you so much and wishes that you were still here. A lot has happened in a year - mostly good but obviously it would be better if you were here to share these moments with us. I think of you all the time and I pray that you are at peace.

DAWN MAYO

September 13, 2007

ONE YEAR HAS GONE BY SINCE YOU LEFT US AND NOT A SINGLE DAY GOES BY THAT YOU ARE NOT IN MY THOUGHTS...I MISS YOU SOO MUCH AND THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I REALLY NEED TO TALK TO YOU AND HAVE YOU GIVE ME THE GREAT ADVICE AND INPUT YOU ALWAYS DID...YOU ARE THE BEST FRIEND I WILL NEVER FORGET AND ALWAYS MISS...I HOPE YOU ARE TRULY HAPPY AND AT PEACE NOW...PLEASE CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER ME AND NICK AS I KNOW YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE PAST YEAR...I LOVE YOU BOULDER AND ALWAYS WILL...

DAWN M.

June 6, 2007

HEY BOULDER, WAS JUST SITTING HERE THINKING OF YOU...AS I NORMALLY DO AT LEAST ONCE A DAY SINCE YOU LEFT US...I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE GONE AND I CAN'T TALK TO YOU OR HEAR YOU LAUGH AT MY CRAZY JOKES...YOU ALWAYS LIKED MY SICK SENSE OF HUMOR AND I LOVED TO MAKE YOU LAUGH...I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I MISS YOU EVERY DAY THAT PASSES...

Bobby Mizzoni

June 4, 2007

Boulder, you came into my life and left too damn fast! we became brothers then I lost ya. I miss ya' tonz, and wih i could hear some of your stories from the road again. See you on the other side brother. PS I'm still gonna get that lawn jockey for you!
PPS, take care of Danny for me too, alright.

Nancy Russo

March 14, 2007

Hi Boulder!

I was just sitting here at work and I had a thought of you - looked at the calendar and realized today is 6 months since you have been gone. You need to know that we think of you all the time. There are so many events that have come and gone that I know you would have been there if you were still here. I miss you like crazy and wish that things could have been different.

XOXO~

Thanks go out to Kevin B. & Family, Big D, Matt A., Big Lou Blanco & Family..For making this possible for our beloved brother...Never forgotten

February 26, 2007

DAWN M.

February 22, 2007

HEY BOULDER, I WAS JUST SITTING HERE THINKING ABOUT WHERE I WAS A YEAR AGO TODAY AND HOW YOU SAVED MY LIFE. IT WAS YOUR WORDS OF WISDOM AND YOUR SMILE THAT CONVINCED ME TO GET THE HELP THAT I NEEDED. IT IF WASN'T FOR YOU, I WOULD PROBABLY STILL BE IN BIG TROUBLE. I DON'T THINK I REALLY THANKED YOU FOR YOUR HELP, BUT I HOPE YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I WAS AND STILL AM THANKFUL FOR YOU STEPPING IN LIKE YOU DID LAST FEB.22. I WISH I COULD OF DONE THE SAME FOR YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED, BUT I KNOW THAT I HAVE TO LET GO OF FEELING THIS WAY. I KNOW YOU HAVE FINALLY FOUND THE PEACE YOU WERE ALWAYS SEARCHING FOR. I MISS YOU AND THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY. I LOVE YOU BOULDER...

Vickie Borges(Ciotti)

February 9, 2007

Louie,
Before you were Boulder you were Louie, the one who would always laugh at anything. I remember so much from when we were young, the lot ( big and little), hanging out at news plus, walking to DQ, when you helped with my baby shower before coed showers were cool, how we talked about life and what we wanted from life. You played a major part in my teen-age years that I have never forgotten you,but that could also be cause I still carry the scar that you, Vinny and Jerry gave me.(haha) I will always remember you. Play some cards with my mom so she can accuse you of cheating like old times.
Watch over your friends like you always did and they will know that you are there.

Love Always
Vickie

BIG LOU

January 27, 2007

IT'S BEEN OVER THREE MONTHS SINCE YOU LEFT US ALL, AND NOT A DAY HAS GONE BY WITHOUT YOU BEING IN MY THOUGHTS.WHETHER IM AT WORK DRIVING THE TRUCK LISTENING TO THE RADIO AND SOME SONG COMES ON OR IF I FIND MYSELF IN A CERTAIN SITUATION, YOU ALWAYS SEEM TO COME TO MIND, AND A SMILE WILL COME TO MY FACE KNOWING WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE SAID OR DONE AT THE MOMENT.
EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE NOT HERE, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE HERE.

Anne

January 14, 2007

I miss you Boulder. I think about you every single day. Four months now...and I still can't believe it. I wish so bad that I could talk to you again. I wish that I could hear you laugh again. That's how I picture you now up in heaven, no more pain, just happy and laughing. I will always love and miss you.

Larry Dwyer, Jr.

January 1, 2007

Happy New Year, Louie. We all miss you like crazy, brother.

Much love.

Kevin B.

December 30, 2006

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.The holidays are rough not having you here but I'm sure you're blowing the roof off the place up there. I miss you man.

Dave and Nancy Russo

December 25, 2006

Your first Christmas in heaven, we miss you so much. You are forever in our hearts and our memories.

Love you always!

Dawn

December 24, 2006

Well here it is Christmas Eve, a very sad, hard time for alot of us. It is the first Christmas we will be having without you. I still can't believe that I just can't pick up the phone and call you like I did at least a million times before. You will be sadly missed by my family this year Boulder, especially Nikolas. He still talks about all the great times he had with his "Uncle Boulder". Still and Always in My Thoughts...Love You Boulder...Merry Christmas My Best-Friend!

We Love you, Lou

December 23, 2006

Lou...I never met you or had good times with you...but one listen to "Perseverance"
and It literally pushed me to do anything I could,I have to thank you.
R.I.P. Lou...
we will always miss you,brother.

Dawn

December 14, 2006

Hey Boulder, yesterday was 3 months since you've been gone. Still miss you and think about you all the time. I was Christmas shopping the other day and saw something I knew you would like and had to stop myself from getting it for you. I always looked forward to you spending Christmas here with Mike and I, you were like a little kid opening the presents we got for you. I will never forget the expression on your face and how your eyes would light up. You were and still are a very big part of our lives, you always will be. Boulder, we miss terribly, but we know that you are watching out for us. Love You Buddy!!!

Dave and Nancy

December 13, 2006

We miss you so much and wish that you were still here with us.

Kevin B and Family

November 24, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving Boulder. We wish you were here. We love and miss you.

Dawn

November 15, 2006

Hey Boulder, It has been 2 months that you are gone and I think about all the great times you , Mike and I had together, You are on my mind all the time, 24-7. I miss you so much, and you will continue to be in my thoughts daily. I wish you were still here with us but the only thing that makes any of this bearable is that I know you have finally found the peace you were always looking for. I love you and miss you terribly.

Nancy and Dave Russo

November 13, 2006

Hi Boulder,

Today is two months that you have been gone and I just want you to know that there is not a day goes by that we don't think about you and miss you. We love you very much!

Rest in peace....

Larry Dwyer, Jr.

November 13, 2006

Hey Lou,

Today is 2 months since you've been gone. I still think about you every day, man. I wish you were still here with us but I know we'll all be together again one day.

Love you, brother.

kevin BRIDEAU

November 9, 2006

WELL BOULDER
ITS NOV 9, ALMOST 2 MONTHS NOW AND I STILL THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY.I CANT UNDERSTAND WHY I JUST CANT LET THIS REST. YOUR STILL A BIG PART OF MY LIFE.I TALK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME.YOU ALLWAYS HAD A STORY TO TELL OR SOMETHING FUNNY TO SAY.I THINK THATS WHAT ILL MISS MOST OF ALL IS THE WAY YOU MADE ME LAUGH. YOUR IN ALL MY THOUGHTS AND MY PRAYERS. I MISS YOU BOULDER

" BIG LOU" BLANCO

October 16, 2006

When LOU BOULDER RICHARDS was born he brought a light with him that burned brighter and brighter as the days wore on and at the end of his life the light burned so bright it could be felt all around the world......when he left this world the light slightly dimmed....its up to us now to keep that light burning. The light consists of many things passion, heart, dedication but most of all love....lets keep his dream of a better tomorrow alive and have the strength to face fear and personal downfall and rise up and over come it and use all our power and talent to make the world a better place. Rest in peace BOULDER you were and still are a great inspiration in many lives......you will never be forgotten

From Your Best Friend

October 16, 2006

Boulder, I miss you soo much. There are soo many times that I need someone to talk to and you are always the first to come to mind. I will always remember the way you understood me and how you gave me the perfect advice. I know that you are aware of the responsibility I took on because I thought it was what you would of wanted me to do. But I can't do it anymore Boulder, please understand. I have to do what is best for me and Nikolas, that I know you would want me to put first. I have tried to help her the best I could, but I just can't do it anymore. I know that you are watching over me and I believe that if you were here, you would back me on this 100%. I love you and miss you more than words can ever say. You were my Best-Friend, you will always be in the thoughts and in my heart. Please keep an eye on me and Nick. I Miss You Soooo Much Boulder.

michael c. koenig

October 14, 2006

Boulder,
you would be a year older this week,wish you were still here to celabrate. your in all of our prayers,R.I.P.

Cheri Marsh Williams

October 13, 2006

Boulder,

Your birthday was yesterday. I still cant believe you are gone. You were a fixture in our lives and now you are gone. We will all be together again and what a celebration that will be. Love you, happy birthday in heaven.

love cheri

Cathy Blanco

October 12, 2006

Happy Birthday!

There are many of us who will be patiently waiting till we see you again, so we can celebrate each birthday that passes when we finally reunite in the after life....We love and miss you

Connie (Inness) Valenti

October 12, 2006

My sincerest condolences to Boulder's family and all his friends. I have many memories of Lou that I have always held dear in my heart. You were warm and sweet, and always made me laugh. You also had a way of making me feel special and included. It was an honor and privelege to have known you. Please know that even though it had been many years since we last saw eachother, I often thought of you. May you rest in peace.

Kevin + Anne, Gino and the Girls

October 12, 2006

So today's your birthday Boulder, and we miss you more than ever. Even though you're in our hearts forever and you'll always be a part of us, it still hurts so much not having you here. We'll always love and miss you. Happy Birthday our friend.

Ayten Arslan

October 8, 2006

We will always remember you .You will always be in our prayers. love you and see you in heaven. love the Arslan family

Nancy and Dave Russo

October 6, 2006

I can't believe that next week will already be one month since you have been gone. We miss you so much, you are on our minds all day and in our dreams at night. I keep picturing your beautiful smile and I could hear your infectious laugh. We miss you and think of you often!

VANESSA MANTER

September 27, 2006

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO HIS CLOSE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE WILL BE VERY MUCH MISSED IN THE HARDCORE COMMUNITY

Karen Kuzma Abbanato

September 25, 2006

Dear Mrs. Stofko, I was a friend of Deirdre's in St. Charles' 8th grade and I'm sure you wouldn't remember me back that far, but when I saw this name in the paper, I remembered Deirdre and the fun we had at that time of our lives. I had been at your home several times. I had no idea that your daughter had passed also. Please accept my sympathies for your losses.

Rosemarie Brossman

September 23, 2006

I wish you could have brought all your wonderful dreams to reality and found happiness in them. I regret to never have said goodbye to a mentor that taught me in one way or another, to be successful in all that I seek and never let my dreams die. You'll always be with me. Thank you

michael c. koenig

September 22, 2006

MY deepest sympathy goes out to boulder's grandmother&all the family,friends,fans he left behind.Boulder,i was very sad to hear of your passing,but i know you are in a better place now.R.I.P bro,you will be missed buy all of us.

September 21, 2006

R.I.P.

Dave Payback

September 21, 2006

Boulder,

I remember the times hanging out at Seaside park when we were kids, then seeing you frequently at hardcore and punk shows. You will be missed by everyone.

The Bajoros Family

September 21, 2006

A butterfly lights besides us like a sunbeam. And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belongs to the world. But then it flies once again, and though we wish it could have stayed, we feel so lucky to have seen it.

Fondest remembrances

Danielle DeLong

September 21, 2006

My dear friend Boulder, "In the Arms of the Angel, may you find some comfort here." My condolences to the family on their loss.

Steve R

September 20, 2006

Boulder,

We had so many good times and I will never forget them. I could never forget you and the "old days". You will be dearly remembered by all your friends.

Nichol Burns

September 20, 2006

Was shocked to hear of the news. Always had lots of fun with Lou at the Tune-In (New Haven). May he rest in Peace.

Valerie and Jesse Gustafson

September 20, 2006

R.I.P Louie. We will never forget you.

RUTHIE KLEIN MAIOCCO

September 20, 2006

VERAI DOUBT THAT YOU REMEMBER ME.I MET YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND MANY YEARS AGO. I WAS A FRIEND OF DIEDRA'S. DEE AND I SAW EACH OTHER NOW AND THEN WHEN MY SON LOUIE AND YOUR GRANDSON LOU WERE LITTLE BOYS. I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT THAT THEY HAD SUCH A GOOD FRIENDSHIP...BOULDER WAS ALWAYS RESPECTFUL OF ME AND MADE ME LAUGH A LOT....I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM IN MY PRAYERS.

MichaeL Lambert

September 20, 2006

Boulder there really isn't words to describe the way i feel right now. You were someone who always helped me battle with addictions with a positive outlook. One of the greatest things about you is you always looked out for others before yourself.You used to say to me "It'll be ok, no matter what the sun will come up tomorrow,we'll be ok." i will never forget you man. There are so many memories and little sayings that you used to say to me to help me get through the day that i will never forget. You may have thought that they were just words but you were helping me out more than you can ever know. I will miss you soo much. I hope all of your pain has been taken away. i miss you so much man!

An Old Friend

September 20, 2006

Boulder,



Eight years ago you helped carry the casket of my brother, Charlie, who also fought and lost his battle with drug addiction. It saddens me to know that at such a young age you are now with him once again. I hope you two friends find each other in heaven. I also hope you find the peace there with him that you could not find here with us.



God Bless you and your family.

Anonymous

September 20, 2006

Rest in peace..

From the entries I've read, you were loved more than you knew.. I dont know you but it hurt my heart to see someone so young in the obits.

My prayers go out to your family and friends.

a friend

September 20, 2006

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Kevin + Anne, Gino and The Kids

September 20, 2006

Rest in peace Boulder. We love you and we always will.

I know this is what Boulder is saying now that he is finally at peace. Still Crying in Stratford

September 20, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Dawn Mayo

September 20, 2006

Wow Boulder, soo many memories are flooding my mind since i found out you left us, I will always remember the millions of fun times we had together. You may have grown up with Mike, but the last 4-5 years, the three of us were inseperable, the 3 musketeers. You and I used to watch "Charmed" and "ER" every morning, I can still see you sitting in my living room chair. My son Nikolas will always remember you playing video games with him. He will never forget the time you went on the internet with him and showed him the videos from your days with Hatebreed, he couldn't believe that his Uncle Boulder was famous, we were all soo proud of you. Mike and I love you like a brother and always will. Who am I gonna talk to now when Mike starts driving me nuts?? You always gave me great advice and I will never forget our all night talks. I will always remember the Christmas's you spent with us, you were like a big kid, opening the presents we got for you. You were a kid at heart and I truly believe that life's many obstacles were just too much for that loving heart of yours. I truly hope that you have found the peace and serenity you were always looking for. You really were the "Real Deal". You were my best friend and you will be in my heart forever. Rest in Peace Dude and I will Love you always.

I KNOW THIS IS HOW LOU FEELS NOW THAT HE IS AT PEACE

September 19, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Rich Macrino

September 18, 2006

Boulder,

You were a fun, loving and devoted person to your friends and nice to people who you've met. We had some great times growing up playing the drums and guitar in your grand ma's garage. I was always proud of you as you grew up and played one of the biggest gigs of your career on tour.

Although we, your friends at home missed you very much, we were always there for you when you asked. In our hearts you will always remain with us alive! When I hear the thunder roar I will know you’re up there doing what you do best.

Live on and rock on brother.....

Jesse Hopkins

September 18, 2006

Rest in peace Boulder...

You may be gone but you will never be forgotten...

CT hardcore

September 18, 2006

One of the first people i met at the shows and always one of the friendliest and most enthusiastic. RIP

Chas Lankford

September 18, 2006

RIP brother.

pauline dean

September 17, 2006

Vera, my sincerest condolence for your loss.



Louie has had such a wonderful impact on the lives of so many people. His kindness and humor will truly be missed, and will never be forgotten.



Louie, I hope that your sorrows have been replaced with peace. I will hold you in my heart for always.

Jon g and Family

September 17, 2006

My heart goes out to Vera and Family, I had run into lou at the diner after not seeing him for years, we had a long great and typical of lou, funny as anyone there was, conversation. We where so happy to see each other.I thank god i got to talk to him.



Lou, i will see you again someday. I hope your pain is over and you can rest.



With love and Sympathy,

NICOLE PARSELL

September 17, 2006

VERA IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS....

BOULDER, IM GOING TO MISS YOU..YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A GOOD FRIEND TO ME...FALYNN,MAX, JUSTIN, CAIN WILL MISS YOU....I WILL KEEP ALL MY MEMORIES OF YOU AND THE CRAZY ADVENTURES YOU, ROBYN ,WARREN AND I USE TO TAKE,IN MY HEART. EVERYTIME I HAVE AN EGG SALAD AND GOVERMENT CHEESE SANDWICH, I'LL BE THINKING OF YOU...LOVE YOU MY BROTHER....

Ryan Elizabeth McLaine

September 17, 2006

Boulder...what can I say? You were an amazing person and everybody who knew you loved you.

Matty A.

September 17, 2006

Lou, so many laughs, so many tears. I will misss you Bro.

Rest in Peace, you deserve it.

THIS IS THE LOU THAT I GREW UP WITH, LOVED, AND UNFORTUNATELY I LOST HIM 5 YEARS AGO AND NOW HE IS LOST TO ALL OF US FOREVER. BUT THIS IS THE LOU I WILL REMEMBER FOREVER....LOVE YOU BROTHER!

September 17, 2006

LOUIS, CATHY, JAY, LIL LOU, DAVID BLANCO

September 17, 2006

VERA WE ARE SO SORRY THAT BOULDER LEFT YOU IN THE WAY HE DID..HE HAS LEFT US ALL WITH HEAVY HEARTS.

BOULDER..YOU WILL BE MISSED! YOU WERE A FRIEND, AND A BROTHER, AND A WONDERFUL PERSON WITH A BIG HEART....WE WILL MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY...LOVE THE BLANCO FAMILY.

Alex S

September 16, 2006

Very sad. RIP

Josh Nelkin

September 16, 2006

Boulder,

Rest in peace. I will cherish the many memories forever. You will be greatly missed.

Gary "Chops" MacConnie

September 16, 2006

Boulder will be missed.

Rest in peace. Fond thoughts and sincere condolences from the Elm City.

Dave Mails

September 16, 2006

You'll be missed bro, You helped build the New Haven scene back in the day, you will never be forgotten.

Dave Mails

[email protected]

Larry Dwyer, Jr.

September 16, 2006

Lou,



Your memory will be alive inside of everyone you ever met. I'll see you at that big show in the sky.



Love,

Debbie Puskas

September 16, 2006

Lou,

its been a while but i have never forgotten that beautiful smile that made your eyes twinkle and warmed my heart.You were an amazing soul and heaven is a more beautiful place with you in it...rest in peace sweet boulder.

xxxDebbbie

Amy & JB Gray

September 16, 2006

Our deepest sympathies to his Grandmother. Boulder, we miss you so much. We hadn't known you for long, but you were always such a caring guy. I wish you'd known how much we care about you. Smile down on us sometime. Rest easy, Buddy, we miss ya.

Eric Montes

September 15, 2006

You'll always be the real deal.Much love brother.

Denis Habza

September 15, 2006

Lou made a definite impression on me the years we spent time together. He will be sorely missed by a great many people. My deepest condolences to his family and may he forever rest in peace.

eric mansi

September 15, 2006

boulder yeterday was a sad day for all of us. you will be missed dearly. rest in peace -Eric Mansi and Tricia Brown

The Fusco Family

September 15, 2006

Rest in peace Boulder.

We will miss you.

Ella O

September 15, 2006

Although I didnt know you very well, what I did know was that you were a really great guy who made everyone around you laugh. Rest in peace.

Cheri Marsh/Williams

September 15, 2006

Boulder,



You were like a son to me. All the years of you and Joe driving me crazy with your stories. I will miss that more than words can say. You were a wonderful person and although you did not realize it but you had more friends than you could count. I wish you had come to me or Joe. I love you. Rest in peace. I will miss you terribly.



Love Cheri

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