Richard James Anthony LaBarba entered into Rest on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Richard was the beloved husband of Juanita LaBarba (nee Rillera); loving father of Michele (Christopher) Bastian, Melissa Lopat, Richard LaBarba and loving Step-Daughter Jade Monette Pates; devoted grandfather of Alexandria Krywalski, Rashell Brown, Dillon Lopat, Kyle LaBarba, Skyler LaBarba, Trevor Lopat, Nathalia LaBarba, Jasper Monette Pates, Jayden Monette Pates, Julia Bulava and JR Bulava; cherished great-grandfather of Mallory Krywalski and Anais Brown; and dearest brother of Lorraine (Enrico) Cupido. No prior visitation. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Funeral Service on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 3 pm at Buffalo Suburban Seventh Day Advent Church, 5580 Genesee St., Lancaster, NY 14086.
Richard, a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran, will be laid to rest on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 1 pm at the Western New York National Cemetery, 1254 Indian Falls Road, Corfu, NY 14035, with family attendance. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
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I will miss your smile and many conversations about music and religion. Yoursteadfast presence will be missed. Rest in peace dear friend.