Dr. Richard Eugene Larkin Jr. was the first child born to Charla Larkin and the late Richard E. Larkin Sr. on August 22, 1955 in New York City. As the first grandchild to the late Roberta and Turner Brown, Richard was shown off with pride to both family and friends. That of course was until the birth of his sister Darlene, and then Karen and then Alease, and then, well you get the idea. Richard was a caring brother, a devoted son and loved his family with all his heart. He was his mother's saving grace, vowing to always protect. Richard moved with his parents and ever-increasing number of siblings to Jersey City, which afforded him the opportunity to showcase his athletic abilities. He was a diligent student and an exceptional athlete, appearing in the newspapers for various awards and achievements. Upon graduation, Richard received a full scholarship to the University of Cincinnati for Football and Track and Field where he completed his bachelor studies making the Dean's list for his academic success. Richard achieved his life long dream of becoming a doctor and completed his studies at Our Lady of Fatima College of Medicine in the Philippines. Being an avid believer in life long education, Richard became a Professor of Biochemical Sciences and taught at various universities around the world. Richard was a devout Christian and secure in his faith and trust in our Lord. In his own words Richard expresses, "My first and foremost desire is to live my life forever to the best of my ability in excellent health, complete prosperity, true happiness and treat others in line with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Showing compassion, love, honesty, humility, understanding, forgiveness, and doing good for others is synonymous with Jesus Christ. It doesn't mean I don't make mistakes, but I am quick to seek my Heavenly Father's forgiveness and the Spiritual fortitude to achieve repentance, and vigilance to attain Spiritual Excellence in all aspects of my Life. Jesus said; according to your Faith be it on to you. That is my FAITH!!!" Richard was a devoted son and loving brother. He was intelligent, insightful and brave with an incredible capacity to love and a unique, quirky sense of humor. He enjoyed recording life's precious moments, both laughter and tears and even some of us sleeping. He was a mentor, a friend and confidant; he was and will always be our patriarch. He will live on in the hearts of his family and friends having touched our lives so deeply that we are forever changed. He will be remembered always. Dr. Richard Eugene Larkin Jr. is survived by: His beloved mother, Charla Larkin, his brother to David Larkin, his wife Cheryl, his brother Alexander Larkin, his sisters Darlene Shankle her daughters Sherrie and Chante, Karen Miles and her husband Gordon and their children Tehuti, Tahirullah and Tauheedah. Alease Larkin and her son Shawn, Donna Rawls and her sons Michael and Marcus, Robin Harris her husband Michael and daughter Alesha Ogunleye and husband Oluwabusola, Tammy Conquest her husband Dean and sons Wesley and Kevin, Kelly Barnes and her husband Curtis and daughters Kyla and Camille, Michele Eriksson and her children Ethan, Amelia and Aleena, Syemea Walker, Lauren Lugo and Vanessa Philips. Richard leaves behind many great nieces and great nephews as well as a host of friends and loved ones around the world.