Richard Andrew Staub

Richard A Staub age 61, of Tampa, Florida., entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 5, 2015. Rick was born January 30, 1954 in Miami, Florida. He was the son of the late Richard Staub Sr., and Jayne Elizabeth Staub. He is survived by his two wonderful sons, Andrew Martin "Andy" Turpin of New York City and Adam Leonard Staub of Arkansas, and by his brothers and sisters, Maureen Besst of Orlando, Florida, Charles Staub and wife Kathy of Athens, TN, Robert Staub and wife Donna of Memphis, TN, Luanne Staub of Chattanooga, TN, Judith Staub Barrom of Old Hickory, TN as 6 nieces and nephews.

Rick was a devoted Father, Brother, Friend, Uncle, Son and Magician. He loved to entertain the world with his creative ideas of the wonderful world of magic. In his early twenties, he traveled throughout the united States performing shows and creating laughter and happiness wherever he was. He had a successful, exciting company called Magic of the Stars and he enjoyed traveling and performing. Rick furthered his career by becoming a Business Manager for many famous entertainers and fellow Magicians. In his early years, Rick began his magic career at the young age of eight, with his father mentoring his love of magic. Rick was also a great public speaker and was Nationally recognized in 1972 with the DECA Program of America.

The Reverend Joseph Patrick Breen will celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, June 27th at 11:00 am at St Edwards Catholic Church. 188 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in Hermitage Memorial Gardens, Flowers gratefully accepted or contributions can be made to Saint Edwards Catholic School or The Endowment and Development Foundation of the International Brotherhood of Magicians(www.Maginian.org)