Nero, Richard Thomas, 75, of Tampa, passed away on January 14, 2016. He is preceded in death by his son, Randy Nero, and brother, Harold Nero. Richard is survived by his loving family, wife of 53 years, Marlyn; sons, Gregory (Bethany) Nero, Brian (Darlynn) Nero, and Roger (Kassy) Nero; brother, Robert (Mary Jo) Nero; sister-in-law, Pat Nero; and grandchildren, Cameron, Zachary, Andy, Elliott, Lilly, and Spencer. Richard was the VP of the Central Silica / Olglebay Norton Company working in Zanesville, OH and Phoenix, AZ. There will be a visitation on Monday, January 18, 2016 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation at www.parkinson.org.