RICHARD MAX ANDRIANO Jr.

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Richard Max Andriano, Jr., 50, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Friday, October 8, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Rich was born in Kansas City, KS, on January 27, 1960. He attended Mid-Buchanan High School and graduated from the University of Missouri-Rolla with a degree in metallurgical engineering in December of 1982. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Rich spent his entire professional career employed with Stahl Specialty Company located in Kingsville and Warrensburg, MO. He was a member of the American Foundrymens' Society and on the Steering Committee for Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Pittsburg State University. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the tribe of Mic-O-Say. Rich was preceded in death by his father, Richard "Max" Andriano, Sr. Survivors include his sons, Patrick Andriano, Brett Andriano; and his daughter, Nikki Andriano; along with the mother of his children, Gayla Andriano, all of Lee's Summit, MO. He also leaves his mother, Rita Andriano (St. Joseph); his brothers Greg Andriano and his wife June (St. Joseph), Steve Andriano and his wife Caroline (Rocheport, MO); and three nephews and two nieces. He also will be missed by many other family members, dear friends, and co-workers. Rich will be remembered for his gentle nature and willingness to help anyone in need. He loved being outdoors working in the garden where he grew grapes and fruits that were used in making his homemade wines. He loved to barbecue and was quite skilled with wood working projects and building furniture. He coached youth sports teams over the years and was assistant coach for a girls' softball team at the time of his death. Rich enjoyed simplicity in life and would encourage everyone to spend time with their loved ones. To all who knew him best he would want you to enjoy a beer or a glass of wine with someone you love! Rich was an organ donor. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Midwest Transplant Network. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church, 130 NW Murray Road, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64081. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, from 5-7 p.m., with a Rosary at 7 p.m., at the Langsford Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri. Arr.: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd St., Lee's Summit, MO 64063, 816- 524-3700.