Richard William Prince

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