Richie Barber

He could turn a wrench. For years Richie kept the fleet at Bentley moving and later years found him keeping Racite farms in business. Friend and family alike relied on his handyman skills. He’d always be available to help out as long as your refrigerator was full of Coors. The empties would be hidden around your house. Grandkids were taught at an early age that since “they were up” they should get him beer and recycle it when he was done. He was the quintessential Swedesboro resident. He was born, bred, lived and died within the one square mile. He even quit a job once because it required he be out of the boro 8 hours a day. His family, home, and pool were all he needed for happiness. Throw in horseshoes and washers and he’d be in heaven.rnHe was approached to teach a young lady how to drive. It wasn’t long until the guy with the pink Ford had won over Barbara. Within a year they’d marry. Their 46 year marriage was blessed with four children: Amy Morris (Ted), Rick, April Fazio (John), and Deron (Robin) and 8 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Leon, and sisters, Mary Mathias and Elaine Matteo. He was pre-deceased by a sister, Bobbie Roberts.rnCome celebrate 67 easy going years Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. at Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro. Storytime 11 a.m. rn – See more at: https://sweeneyfamilyroom.com/richie-barber/#sthash.yQV45BPC.dpuf