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Richard J. “Dick” Barry, a proud Everett native, passed away at 88 years old. Dick was an old-school cop, investigator and soldier and whose spectacular career accomplishments are in contrast to the humble, caring, and giving man who never strayed far from his roots or his family.
Dick graduated from Everett High School in 1951. He was pre-deceased by his mother Katherine (Powers) Barry, brother Lamont, sister Corinne, brother-in-law Thomas Lee and friend Stanley Notkin. Dick is survived by his high school sweetheart Cheerleader Mary (Lucci) whom he married on Valentine’s Day 67 years ago (together for 71). Father of Richard II and his wife Paula, Kim Arruda and her husband Deo, Lori Lombard, Scot and his wife Pamela. Adored Grandfather to Richard III, Luccia, Barryphillip, Taylor, Jimmy and William, Great Grandfather to Arden. Brother-in-law to Patricia (Lucci) Lee. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and many good friends.
Mike Blatman was well-known in the Tri-Cities community. Mike spent 41 years in service to the Kennewick Police Department and was heavily involved in the Crime Stoppers program. Blatman sadly passed away last year but he s fondly being remembered with a new dedicated bench in front of the Kennewick Police Department.
In a statement from the Kennewick Police Department, here is what KPD had to say about the dedication:
Mike Blatman dedicated 41 years of service to the police department, Crime Stoppers, and the community. Unfortunately, last year, shortly after retiring, Mike passed away. In honor of Mike s dedicated service, Tri-Cities Crime Stoppers recently donated a bench in front of the station.