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Richard "Rick The Barber" Stegeland

FUNERAL HOME

John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Inc.

115 Tindall Road

Middletown, New Jersey

Richard Stegeland Obituary

Name: Visitation for Richard "Rick The Barber" Stegeland
Start: 2017-01-25T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-26T01:00:00.000Z
Location: John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Inc.

Richard "Rick the Barber" Stegeland

AGE: 73 • North Middletown

Richard W. Stegeland, 73, of North Middletown, passed away on January 23, 2017 at Riverview Medical Center. He was born in the Bronx, NY to John and Elsie (Hayo) Stegeland. His family moved to North Middletown when he was 14. Rick was the owner and operator of Rick's Place Hair Cutters of West Keansburg for over 50 years. Rick loved his work and he loved all of his customers. He was a real people person who always had a smile and a joke for everyone. Rick was an avid skier and stamp collector. He was also a faithful Yankees and NY Giants fan and would happily show the tattoos he had for each of them.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 32 years, Beth; his daughter, Heidi Doyle and her husband Tommy; step-daughter, Heather Brustowicz and her husband TJ; his sister, Jean Layton and brother-in-law Joe; his niece, Kim Collins and her husband Stephen; nephew, Steven Zarkowski and his wife Judy. Rick is also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Thomas Doyle IV, George Doyle, Jack and Abby Brustowicz, brother-in-law, Marty Helfer and his wife Maureen; his mother-in-law, Helen Helfer; and many other friends and relatives; as well as his faithful feline companions, Walker, Cinder, and Soot.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2017 from 4 to 8 pm at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, January 26th at 8:30 am at the funeral home. A Funeral Liturgy will be offered Thursday, at 9:30 am at St. Catherine's Church, 110 Bray Avenue, Middletown.

In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in Richard's name to the COPD Foundation, 641 S Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 or to an animal shelter foundation of your choice. For more information, to send condolences or for directions, please visit www.pflegerfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Jan. 24, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Stegeland

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21 Entries

Walter Szczuplak

February 22, 2019

My condolences to finding out that Rick passed away over two years ago. He was a wonderful human being, who loved and remembered everyone he met. His obituary summed it up perfectly. RIP Rick. and keep the jokes going in heaven! Walter S

Gregory and Christine Maryak

January 31, 2017

Beth and family..We are so distressed to hear of Rick's passing. He will truly be missed. Please accept our late condolences.Greg and Christine Maryak

Al Franklin

January 26, 2017

I graduated from High School with Rick. I spoke with him a few years ago and find it hard to believe he's not physically with us anymore. My condolences to his family for he was one of the good ones that should not have been taken from us so young. Rest in peace my friend.

Kim Struszkiewicz

January 26, 2017

We're so sorry to read of Ricks passing. He was the hairdresser to our entire family, and many friends. We live near the shop, and he was a great neighbor and wonderful person. Our prayers are with the family.

JIM WAKED

January 26, 2017

RICK WAS MY HAIR DRESSER FOR 32 YEARS. LOVED HIS JOKES EVERY TIME I WAS THERE. YOU WILL BE MISSED RICK

JIM WAKED

Karen, Walter & Helen

January 26, 2017

Our condolences to Beth and all of Rick's family and many friends. We will always remember Rick as a kind, gentle man, always smiling and friendly. No one who knew him cannot help but smile when they think of him, a legacy we all wish to leave behind.

David Gordon

January 25, 2017

My condolences to the family. Rick and I became friends over 35 years ago and he was a great guy. So sorry for your loss.

Jim Cantwell

January 25, 2017

I was proud to be one of his "Knights " For 11 years I had more fun and laughs and played with a fantastic group of guys lead by the "coach'

A fun guy, who always had a joke for me.

He will be missed but never forgotten.

a loved one

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Gail and Brian Walsh

January 25, 2017

We will truly miss "Uncle Rick". He was like an uncle to us and we felt like part of his family. After all, he did give my kids their first jello shots at LBI! He will always be in our hearts and we consider it a privilege to have known him.

Andrea & John Sheridan

January 24, 2017

We are deeply saddened by Rick's passing. He was a dear, sweet man who brightened our lives each time we were together. His memory will continue to brighten our lives always.

Rick was interwoven in my (Andrea's) life, connecting on different levels through the years, and my life has been better knowing him and Beth. We can't remember a time when he was not smiling, telling a joke and cheering everyone around him. Not to mention his many Jell-o shot concoctions.

Our heartfelt condolences and love to Beth and all of Rick's family and friends. God bless you all, as He blessed us with Rick.

Beth, Rick, Betty & Marty at our 30th Anniversary vow renewal

Andrea & John Sheridan

January 24, 2017

Kevin Boehler

January 24, 2017

Rick, you were a helluva guy and you will be greatly missed. I was lucky to know you, bud and I smile whenever I think of you. 40 years ago I walked into your shop and I never wanted to go anywhere else. Headhunters softball, the great after parties, fishing trips, silly jokes, Giants football and on and on and on...You were one of the good ones and my heart and my prayers go out to Beth and your girls. R.I.P. my friend!

Pat and Jim Garrity

January 24, 2017

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family on the loss of such a great guy. He will be missed.

January 24, 2017

Wishing the family sympathy and condolences. I was there when Rick worked for my father, Paul Rossi. He always made everyone laugh. God Bless.

Armand Rossi D.C.

The FTD Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray

Richard T Mcguire

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Glenn Puzo

January 24, 2017

Sending our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Rick. Many pleasant memories of time spent at Rick's Barbershop.The Puzo's

Bill Dolan

January 24, 2017

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing, My condolences to Ricks family.
Will miss Rick as I have been going to Rick for haircuts when he was the barber there before he bought the business. He also gave my two sons haircuts .
When i return to NJ for the summer I still went to Rick for haircut, conversation and JOKES!
I also lived in the Bronx and pretty close to where Rick lived so we had lots of conversations about our neighborhoods. His jokes were non stop and I loved how he enjoyed telling them and watching to see if you did too.

"Rest in Peace Rick"...,,I'm glad i was your friend.

Now you can "soar with the kites"

Richard McGuire

January 23, 2017

Beth, you and Rick's family have our deepest sympathy. Even though we didn't get a chance to see much of Rick other than the holidays we will miss his humor and gentleness., and especially our talks about the Yankees. God bless you and your family

Love
Maureen & Rich

Rick Kunze

January 23, 2017

Rick has been a part of my life for over 50 years. So many memories, Headhunters (We still display the Christmas ornament). So many parties, little beers and an endless supply of jokes. First haircuts for both my boys and some great 4th of Julys. Love you Buddy.

Steve and Ann Broander

January 23, 2017

So Sad to loose such a fine person and friend, it was always a pleasure to sit and talk with Rick, you could always have a serious conversation with him on just about any topic or just sit and tell stories and laugh. You will be missed and when Ann and I visit Jersey next time it just won't be the same with you not there. Rest in Peace my friend until we meet again.

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