Barry J. Rice

MEADVILLE - Barry J. Rice, 66, of Saegertown, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 26, 1948 in Franklin, PA. Son of the late Thomas L. Rice, Sr and Olive McDonald Rice. Barry was employed as a Correctional Officer, and was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. Barry was a member of the Blooming Valley VFD; American Legion, Vets Club and Red Cross. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bingo and the casino. Survivors include his two daughters, Ginger Valentine and her husband Dan of Youngstown, Ohio; Tammy Valentine and her husband John of Summerset, PA; his son, Jason Rice and his wife Melissa of Saegertown; nine grandchildren, Frank Gray, Greg Gray, John Valentine, Krista Valentine, Chandler Rice, Hunter Rice, Tessa Rice, Zachary Nageotte and Caitlin Nageotte, and his great grandson, Blake Gray; two brothers, Thomas Rice, Jr. and his wife Gail of Blooming Valley; and John Rice of Guys Mills, also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his twin Brother Larry Rice, on October 1, 2014. Family and friends may call, Friday, November 14, 2014, from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service at 2:00 P.M. at the Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc, 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in Barry's memory to VFW Post #169 Venango or to the American Legion Post #381 Cambridge Springs. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Barry's Book of Memories online at roofnercollinswarrenfh.com.