This memorial website was created in memory of Dick Zarba, 51, beloved father, husband, son, coach, and teammate. We will remember him forever. Please feel free to share pictures and stories to help us remember this wonderful man that was loved by so many.
There will be a Funeral Mass Friday, May 9th, at 6pm at Ava Maria Church in Parker. Followed by a reception of light snacks and drinks at the PACE Center down the street. We want this to be a time for all of us to celebrate his life. Please bring pictures and stories and lots of love.
"Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play."
- Mike Singletary
A memorial fund has been set up for to assist Janet and the girls. Thank you for your blessings and love.
https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/l3l4/dick-zarba-memorial-fund
Tributes
Leave a tributeLove Traci
If you can hear me, i love you
And I hope you are hitting that Tight Lies on every shot
Jan & Dale
My heart is just breaking for your loss. Dick was such a special guy, with that fabulous smile and laugh! I have many a wonderful childhood memory of him, and hope you all can find peace in your own memories of Dick.
Sending you all my love and hugs,
Jenn
We want you all to know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers and send you our love. Dick was a true gentleman and dear friend who will be missed dearly. Marla and I, as well as Marv and Kay (Mom and Dad), had so many wonderful and fond memories spending special times with your family over the years. We love you and may God be with you....
Love, Todd, Marla, Elizabeth and Deanna Childers
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow and loss. We love and support you always!
Leslie, Stephen and kids
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
It breaks my heart that I won't be there with you all for Dick's MemorialService (my doctor vetoed it). You have all been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard the heartbreaking news about Dick last week. I have so many wonderful memories of all of you ( big Joe and my dad singing on the back patio while the rest of us were swimming, Elaine trying to teach me to make baklava - it didn't work, Dick kneeling on the field, close to tears after loosing a playoff game, Joseph, being Joseph and making everyone laugh, Annie and I critiquing reruns go MASH, Visiting Janet and Dick in Grand Junction, On the Road Again' and so many more). You made me part of your wonderful family, were a treasured part of my youth and I am promising myself to keep in better touch. I know God will hold you close to His heart now and give you peace in the loss of your 'gentle giant'. I Love you all! xoxo Mari
PS - Joseph, if you can while your home please call me. I'll message Annie my numbers.
kind demeanor and the way he personified class and dignity. He was a true gentleman who was a blessing to have as a friend.
Love, Bruce and Cheryl
David Williams
I want to go back to being 7 years old, playing barbies in your backyard and not having to morn your wonderful husband. Dick was the definition of a kind, gentle and loving husband, daddy, brother, son and man. He will so be missed. Love from the Arnolds
Lifting you all up in prayer during this difficult time. May God wrap you in a blanket of strength and peace knowing Dick is with his Lord & Savior. Sending much love to you all.
Rita Polniak Starkey
You are in our thoughts and prayers! May God hold you tightly during this time of sorrow.
Love you!
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Birthdays
Today hit me hard, more than Sunday, you see my brother, sister and me always shared something uniqe, our birthdays. Anne and I on the 22d and Dick today. Family planning at its best...
Happy Birthday Big Guy, I miss you every day and I Love You
s/f your little brother
"Always a Good Influence"
One time in 1979 the entire Zarba family came to visit us(my family and I) in Scottsdale, Arizona, and both of our families had a great time together; especially, we had a great time hearing Dick's mom telling the stories his football accomplishments in high school. This was the only time I had spent with Dick and his family, and even though this was only a one time visit, I still have a strong memory of that summer. Dick's face was allways colored red from the intense Arizona heat. Dick was a great guy, and he got me intersted in lifting weights and keeping in shape. He would have made a great drill seargent in the military, but he was too nice, yet there is nothing wrong with being nice. We need more of that in this world.
Rocco
Starry Night
Clearly, it is easier to TELL stories than write stories..... but the effort to write is worth it. And it makes it more real, more permanent. More meaningful to the family. Which is the point. So I think I'll write a memory. One of thousands.
Dick was my brother in law- my sister is my best friend and he was wildly tolerant of our silliness and adventures. He loved my cooking- more food stories to come.
But this time I remember stars. We were at my SD home and Dick went out on the porch in the dark. "Come out here, you two." And it was magic- a million, billion stars bright in the sky and there's Dick, like a big kid- "I've never seen so many stars...."
It was magic, it was wonder and it was just like Dick to want to share it with people he loved. Miss you so much. What do the stars look like from heaven? Ask Bill about the constellations- he'd love to tell you all about them.