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Richard William Prince
1967 - 2016
Richard William Prince
1967 - 2016
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BORN
1967
DIED
2016
Richard Prince Obituary
Richard William Prince, 49, was taken to eternal rest by the rainbow in the sky on August 27, 2016 in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. He was a native of New Orleans.
Richard (Richie) is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Melissa Tufaro Prince; his adored children, Paris Alyssa Prince and Richard “Braden” Prince; his parents, Bobbie Chaisson Melan and Norbert “Nun” Melan, Jr.; his father-in-law, Peter R. Tufaro, Sr. and mother-in-law, Patty; his sister, Christine Gary; step-sister, Leslie Chapoton (Glen); step-brothers, Norbert Melan, III and Norman Melan; brother-in-law, Peter R. Tufaro; his Godchildren, Britton Cosse, Michael Gary and Toni Gary and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Prince; sister, Jean Prince; his paternal grandparents, Edward and Grace Prince and maternal grandparents, Joseph and Sedonia Chaisson.
Richard “Richie” William Prince was a successful business man with a passion for speed. He was a kind, generous and loving father who enjoyed traveling, racing and boiling seafood with his family and friends. Richie was always known to love vibrant colors as you see in his dump trucks and toys. Richie was always working on something: his trucks, boat, dragster and yellow pad bucket list. He accomplished many things he wanted from life and acquired numerous awards; including but not limited to numerous poker runs, car and bike shows, 2002 SBI World Championship, Gulf Coast Offshore GPS Competition, Mississippi Gulf Coast Shootout, 2008 Lake Havasu Gran Prix, 2013 Texas Outlaw Challenge and his most recent prized possession NHRA 2016 Dragster Championship.
Richie will be missed dearly by his loving family, friends, dedicated employees and all who had the pleasure of crossing his path in life.
Sincere thanks to all of our out-of-state friends, family and local friends and well wishers that have been so compassionate and generous. We are truly blessed. Shine on Richie!
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. until service time.
To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
HEATHER PRINCE BARRIOS
August 22, 2017
It is almost a yr on Satuday. It has been extremely hard. There is not a day that passes that I don't think if you. I feel so empty and alone with no one left. I miss you and Jeanie even more. Our conversations were few but we had many through the years that made up for time missed. The last time we really talked we promised to make memories together, I needed my big brother. Every morning that I drive over the causeway to work, I think of you. Every time I see the sunrise so beautiful I feel it is you, my grandma Breaux, grandma Grace and Jeanie. I truly miss you. I can't imagine how your kids feel without you. You were a wonderful husband and father. I will always be proud.
September 3, 2016
Richie , you will be sadly missed , family remember you cannot take away the memories ,My deepest Condolences to family .John Pradat Custom Cruisers
Desiree(Dee) Keller
September 2, 2016
Melissa May God hold you and your children close and give you Peace. Richie touched so many lives and once your met him you would never forget him. Always had a smile on his face.
Michael Tarnawski
September 2, 2016
Richie , you always strived to be better in your endeavors in work and pleasure and it shows you were very unique and a great person. From the time we met in high school till today you always were sincere and well grounded. You will be missed by everyone. Glad we crossed paths in life.
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Jean Gambino
September 2, 2016
May God hold Richard in his arms he will be sadly missed, it has been a pleasure knowing him over the years. Our Deepest Condolences to the Prince family during this time. From the staff of Jefferson Title Jean, Daphne, Becky & Jared
September 2, 2016
Our Deepest Condolences with the Prience Family, Rest in Pease Richie. Skip and Diane Wheat
Joy Zimmerman
September 2, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
September 2, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time but God is able to help you with this . A great friend to me and I will never forget him. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN ! SHAWN & F. Grover
Miriam Latter
September 2, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Chris Darkshani
September 2, 2016
It was an honor to know you Richie. Rest in peace. God bless your family.
F. Grover Trucking
September 2, 2016
I have cried everyday since you left, words can't explain how much I'm going to miss you, you were more than my boss, you were my big brother, Thank YOU again for everything that you have done for me and my family, I will try my best to help Ms Melissa with trucks the same way I helped you....Shawn
Louise Gonlag
September 2, 2016
Sending prayers and my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Louise Gonlag
Michael Gary
September 2, 2016
My heartfelt thoughts go out to Melissa, Paris, Braden, my mother and father in law Bobbie and Nunnie Melan and my wife Christina Prince Gary. My heart is breaking more than I can express in mere words and I would like each of you to know that I'm here for any and all of you if you there is anything that you may need.
I pray for the families that are grieving the loss of someone they loved dearly today. Lord heal the hurting and be with the one that is alone after losing their loved one and give them the strength to go on. Be with the children that lost a parent; heal their broken little lives and hearts. Be with the parent that has lost their child. Be with the sibling that has lost their brother. Please heal the broken and heal the hurting. Touch them with your healing hand today. May the Holy Spirit be with them to give them peace in their hearts.
Nathan and Brittan Badeaux
September 2, 2016
Our deepest condolences are with the Prince family. Rest in peace Richie.
Helen Morgan
September 2, 2016
My deepest condolences to you and your family. My son Jimmy Morgan had the highest respect and love for Richie. He will be forever loved by his family and friends. God will be with him forever.
September 1, 2016
My deepest sympathy to all. Mr. Prince was always smiling when he came into our office. My heart is breaking and I will miss seeing him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his beautiful family.
Love Angelic
East Jefferson E.N.T.
Bernard Wilson
September 1, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Family of Ricard Prince. Great Guy if you haven't met him. I will miss you buddy... Rest in Peace and Prayers be with you wife and kids thru this difficult time...
Bernard Wilson (formerly Murphy Cadillac)
Reed Trucking Service
September 1, 2016
Sending our condolences to the Prince family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Theo Parker
September 1, 2016
Thanks for the laughs! Gonna miss you.
Richard & Bonnie Prince
September 1, 2016
We all miss you and our conversations, rest in peace my son,
love you,
Dad and Bonnie Prince
Darin and Laura Woolley
September 1, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Shannon Mills
September 1, 2016
We had not seen Richie and his family for many, many years, but I remember him with his first street motorcycle (about 16 yrs old), being fearless and having a great smile.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! Shannon, Monty, Hunter and Hayden Mills in Ohio
Tracy Stipe
September 1, 2016
Prayers for the family and love ones... Rest in Peace Mr. Richard... He was a awesome and great Man. With a Heart bigger than the world.
Dimitri Menutis
August 31, 2016
We did not know Richie well but like many we knew him from boating. He was a great guy and always had a smile. He will be missed out on the water. We saw him in Destin Florida the weekend before and as usual was all smiles and enjoying life with friends and family. That is how we will remember him. Good man!
Dimitri & Ashley Menutis
beanie and pauline
August 31, 2016
Sorry for your lost our prayers are with you and your family.
-Beanie & Pauline.
Glenn
August 31, 2016
Condolences to the Prince Family, there's no sorrow that Heaven can't heal.R.I.P. PrinceFrom:Glenn....J.W Truck Service
Gino Gargiulo
August 31, 2016
Such a wonderful guy. What an incredible loss to so many. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Godspeed my MTI brother and Friend!
Angel Daigle
August 31, 2016
From your friends at Tri-Star Service Inc./VSP Materials, Inc, we are deeply saddened by the news. You will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to his family and friends.
René Brown
August 31, 2016
Great great guy, it is a pleasure know and befriend someone with Richie's spirit. You will always live on in our hearts.
Donna DeBlonde
August 31, 2016
Melissa, so sorry to hear this tragic news. My heart and prayers to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Doug Reed
August 31, 2016
So glad Richie came our way. He was a mover and a shaker in this, sometimes, Ho-Hum World. He progressed and succeeded at many things, but none more than his eighteen year marriage to Melissa, and his two wonderful children. He blended well with my Tufaro family and added greatly to it with Paris and Braden. I enjoyed witnessing the gathering of friends who seem to gravitate to Richie at any occasion, those friends and family are now helping to cushion the grief of his loss. He wil be missed deeply by all that he touched. I know he has found his peace, "somewhere over the rainbow" in heaven where he is at rest. RIP Richie
Randy Wild
August 31, 2016
Rest in peace buddy, you were always generous and blast to be around. You will be missed by many, especially in the boating community
August 31, 2016
We lived across the street from you'll on Iowa. We were shocked to hear about the accident. Our thoughts are with you and your family. We pray God will help you in with grief.
Mary & Joe Stephens
August 31, 2016
Bobbie & Nun, Frank and I send our deepest sympathy to you and to Richie's family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Sincerely, Frank and Anna Young
JOAN DUPONT
August 31, 2016
Said to hear of the passing of Richie. Will sadly be missed. Such a great person. With all of our deepest sympathy.
Employee's of Heavy Duty Parts
R.I.P. RICHIE
Doug Reed
August 31, 2016
So glad you came our way, and blended lives with Melissa and my Tufaro family. Your biggest contributions are Paris and Braden. Your cup deserves to run over with praise for all you have given this World. I enjoyed seeing, and being a part of, the friendship that surrounded you wherever you went. Those friends and family surround you now to lift you "somewhere over the rainbow", where your heavenly family awaits. RIP Richie
Mike, Alika, & Alek Cognevich
August 31, 2016
We are deeply saddened for your loss. Richie was truly a great guy. I'll miss seeing him at the park watching Braden's games. God bless him & the entire Prince family.
August 31, 2016
I didn't know you that well but I will always remember you through your mother,my best friend, my prayers will always be for you and my heart goes out to your family, especially your mom Bobbie what a wonderful and strong
person she is. god bless every one of ya'll. Richie Rest in peace.
August 31, 2016
Melissa, I was devastated when I heard. He was a great person and a great friend. I will miss him! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. BE STRONG,YOU ALL WILL BE OK! HE WILL MAKE SURE OF IT.
JON DRENNAN
Scott Begovich
August 31, 2016
Richie always put a smile on my face, he was a great guy who lived life to the fullest. My thoughts and prayers are with Melissa, Braden, Paris and all of Richies family at this time. RIP Richie
August 31, 2016
Richie was larger than life, lived as there was no tomorrow; his smile was large and infectious; his heart huge and ever loving; he loved life and lived to the fullest and loved Melissa and his children more than anything else in this world. In business, he was second to none. What a great man. You will be missed my friend, thanks for the memories. Kim&Steven
Pepper Bordelon
August 31, 2016
A kind man with such a loving spirit ~ the loss of such a wonderful man is devastating to all that knew him.
Mimi normand
August 31, 2016
I knew him as the bad little boy and watched him grow into an exceptionable human being. Thru all the awkward stages and bumps in life he always was Richie.. It was a true honor knowing you Richie.. When I will think of you I will always see that beautiful smile... Goodnight sweet prince... Sweet dreams forever
Charleen Simpson
August 30, 2016
I don't know your family but I heard about this on the news. I lost my son six years ago so I wanted you to know that I'm praying for your family. I spent many weekends at the Lake of the Ozarks and am saddened to hear of this accident.
Big hugs,
Robert AGUAMAN Sigsworth
August 30, 2016
Mr Richie Prince,
You were a great guy. A good man. You always treated me well with a big smile and kind words. I'll never forget our friendly "argue" conversations on cats vs V-bottoms. LOL!! You were never conceited or self centered. Always generous. You certainly were taken away too soon. I'm glad I can say I shook your hand. You will be sorely missed. I'm deeply saddened.
Eric, Boe
August 30, 2016
Ritchie is one of a kind, he truly is and always will be...
God, bless the Prince family....amen..
Eddie Young
August 30, 2016
My heart breaks for you Melissa. Richie was a great man, father and husband who we will miss greatly. I miss him since I moved to TN after Katrina, but every time I saw him, we made sure to catch up. So sorry for your loss. Eddie Young-Young Performance Marine
Jamie Coulon Walther
August 30, 2016
I am honored and blessed to have known Richie, he was a blessing in my life . His kind face and big smile will forever be in our image.
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family.. God Bless.
Leslie & Pierce Brodnax
August 30, 2016
Melissa,
We are just so heartbroken for all of you. Sending prayers of comfort & strength to you, Paris, and Braden.
August 30, 2016
melissa don't know how yall going to get through this this is Kenny I operated an knew him for years I cried when I was told what happen tell the kids an you to keep your heads up he always looking down an smileing watching yall every day
August 30, 2016
Melissa, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you, the kids and all your family is our prayers.
Ricardo, Claudia, Juliana and Felipe Gomez
Janine and Emile Bouanchaud
August 30, 2016
Melissa,
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Emile has always appreciate Richie's friendship and business. He will be greatly missed. If there is anything we can do don't hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Janine and Emile Bouanchaud
Bob & Joy Nasello
August 30, 2016
Melissa so sorry for your loss, Richie would always walk in Jaegers on a Sunday with the biggest smile on his face he will be missed by many and we are just happy to say he was a great friend. Rest In Peace Richie
Judy
August 30, 2016
Melissa i was so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
James Scott
August 30, 2016
RIP my friend. You were always a joy to be around. God bless your family
Three JJJ trucking
August 30, 2016
May God keep ur family in perfect peace God will never leave you keep ur hands in his hands in he will see u through.....
Teri Kappes Bulot
August 30, 2016
Melissa I am so sorry for your loss I pray God will give you,Paris and Braden peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Love
Teri,David,Abby and Bayleigh Bulot
Michael Latino
August 30, 2016
Those of us that knew this big heart of a man know a few words can never describe who he was and who he touched with his unselfish heart. My Dad is 92 years old and told me a story how Richie came to slidell with his mom. And how Richie called him up to buy him breakfast and to meet her. What a fantastic story he had to tell. Goes to show how he stayed in touch with folks that helped him along the way. What a stand up guy. Bless you and your family Richie.
Bubba And Laura
August 30, 2016
Ritchie you will missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with Melissa and kids.
Cindy Petit
August 30, 2016
Melissa, Paris and Braden, so sorry for your loss. I know he will ge sadly missed. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mrs. cindy and Mr Drew and Andy Petit
John Caparell
August 30, 2016
To my Cajun friend I know this is not the end. The memories and stories will forever be with us and your friends. I pray for your family and children. May God give them comfort and bless them always. Your West Coast Compadre!
Donald Barkemeyer
August 30, 2016
I will forever embrace your kind words regarding my Sausage business and Gator 1,
"You awe right? looks like you doing good, keep it up" was always the first words even before hello. What a guy this Richie Prince, his simple none flamboyant smile, the way he held his drink when wading in the water, and by far the love for his family. You will be missed my friend and assure you I'll keep doing good with you now watching over me.
You did life right and I'm proud to call you the best of friends one could have.
RIP.........
Kenny and Helen Budd
August 30, 2016
Rest in Peace, We did not know you and your family for long but you always had a smile for everyone. Bless you and your family.
Heather Prince Barrios
August 30, 2016
I will miss our conversations....big brother. I am so proud of what you have accomplished with life and making your own little family.
Scott and Jessica Verdin
August 29, 2016
We already miss you! You have so many great friends that will take care of Melissa, Paris and Braden.
Rest Easy Richie!!
Love: Scott, Jessica, Paige, Trent, Brandon and Madelyn
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