Richard John Carr Jr.

Carr, Richard John Jr.
The local community mourns the loss of their beloved friend and colleague. Richard "Rick" Carr Jr., who died unexpectedly March 20, 2006 at the age of 46. Rick will be dearly missed by his wife and sons and his many friends and family.Rick Carr was born on March 1, 1960. He grew up in San Pedro, California, where he attended Holy Trinity Catholic School. Nicknamed "Dickie" he went on to graduate from Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance where he earned his varsity letters playing football and baseball. He attended the University of Southern California where he played baseball and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He later met his wife, Janine and they settled in Long Beach. Over the years Rick made a name for himself in a series of successful businesses in golf and hockey apparel and sports related promotional products.Rick will be remembered most for his love of family and sports. Rick was a regular figure on the baseball field having coached a number of teams for the St. Hedwig's and Los Alamitos Baseball Leagues, most notably for the "Reds". His positive attitude towards life was an inspiration to the boys he mentored on and off the field as well as to the many parents who appreciated his positive approach to coaching and caring for their children.Rick's love for life was evident everyday, always seeing the best in everyone he met and everything he did. His warm smile and handshake made even strangers feel at ease. His wife and four sons were his pride and joy, which everyone knew within just a few minutes of meeting Rick. His passion to live, laugh and love inspired all those around him.Richard "Rick" Carr is survived by his wife, Janine Longenecker Carr; his four sons, Zachary, Austin, Hayden and Cameron; his mother, Yvonne Carr; sister, Diane Carr Matel and A.J. Matel; sister, Dani Marie Whitt and John Whitt; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Carr; his grandparents, Samuel and Elsie Carr and Dan and Katie Jeldum, all of San Pedro.A Rosary will be held Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 3pm at St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, 11482 Los Alamitos Boulevard in Los Alamitos. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, March 27, 2006, at 10:30am at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 870 W. Eighth Street in San Pedro, followed by interment at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes.In honor of Rick a memorial account has been established for his sons. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be designated to the Janine Carr/Carr Family Memorial Account c/o Donna Niemann, Charles Schwab, 355 Grand, Los Angeles, CA 90071. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.McNerney's Mortuary
San Pedro 310-832-8351