CV Lost a Great Citizen, Leader with John Barbieri’s Passing

Dear Editor:
Our entire Castro Valley Community lost a great citizen and leader with John Barbieri’s  passing.  Those of us that knew him also lost a great friend, one who listened actively giving you his entire attention then responding in such a way that you benefited from his experience and encouraged.  John was a great CVUSD school board member who modeled “we’re here for the kids, the kids aren’t here for us.”   He was also a great friend to those of us who served in Christian education, always encouraging those he impacted with his gentle smile and wise counsel.  I was one of those who were privileged to know him not merely knowing of him.  I will miss my friend.   His entire family is in my prayers. 

–Bruce D. Johnson, Castro Valley