Richard Sylvester Wareing

Born on August 2, 1937, in Huntington, Long Island, New York, Rich lived a life marked by devotion to his family, faith, and country. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Rich later became a pilot and remained active as a member of the Soaring Eagles. He was also a devoted parishioner of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church.

Rich was best known as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy came from time spent with family. He was loved deeply by many and will be remembered for his warmth, strength, and unwavering dedication to those he cared for.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Ann Wareing; his children: Diane Elizabeth Anderson (Mark Anderson), Glen Charles Ackermann (Lydia Ackermann), and Christine “Christy” Elizabeth Bolich (Jeremy Bolich); his many grandchildren: Kristin Arnoldi, Matthew Anderson (Nicole Anderson), Nicholas Anderson (Cynthia Anderson), Emily Lynch (Brian Lynch), Kathleen Steininger (Chris Short), Nora Yosay (John Yosay), Brendon Ackermann (McKenzie Ackermann), Connor Ackermann (Andrea Ackermann), Blaise Bolich, Noah Bolich, Gabriel Bolich, Elijah Bolich. His great-grandchildren: Frank Myers, Mark & Jacqueline Arnoldi, Ainsley Anderson, Callan, Nolan, & Braden Anderson, AJ and Brody Lynch, Reagan Steininger, Kellan and Wells Yosay, Juliette and Maeve Ackermann, Anna & Oliver Ackermann and numerous extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

A visitation and Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 1621 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM where a rosary will be said at 7:30 PM.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, 9600 Caritas St, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 at 10:30 AM. A gathering will follow in the church activity center.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Roman Catholic Church in memory of Rich Wareing. Please use this link: https://giving.myparishsoft.io//app/giving/FD-512