Eric "Rick" Broberg

1943 - 2022

Eric “Rick” Broberg, 78, peacefully passed away on March 28, 2022 surrounded by friends in Boca Raton, Florida. Born September 15th,1943 In Kingston, New York. Rick was the son of Dr. Royal & Marjorie (Williams) Broberg. Rick grew up in Kingston and was quickly involved in sports. He played 1st base in American LL, Kingston Babe Ruth, Kingston High School and Saugerties Dutchmen. He joined the YMCA where he played pool and basketball in their competitive leagues. Rick loved to go to Madison Square Garden to watch his favorite Knicks and Rangers. After High School he joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. Rick was very proud to have served his Country, after being honorably discharged in 1967 he moved to Orlando, Florida where he joined the magic working for Disney World. After retiring from Disney he moved to Boca Raton, Florida and went to work for Boca Raton Rec and Boca Raton’s Police Athletic League as a Boxing Coach. Anyone who knew Rick, knew his passion was Boxing. He was a beloved coach, who inspired and trained countless young boxers, keeping them off the streets and on a path to success. Not only did “his kids” win many bouts, belts and championships, they have also gone on to very successful careers, and clearly attribute their success to those early years with Coach Rick. Rick leaves behind a wealth of friends, many from his early years in Kingston NY who he still kept in touch with over the past 60 plus years. Rick faithfully kept in touch with “his kids” and beamed while sharing their successes. He will be missed by all. His Military Burial will take place on April 21, 2022 at 2:30pm at South Florida National Cemetery. Lane 3, 6501 S State Road 7Lake Worth, FL 33449In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to help other Veterans in Rick’s honor, send donations to VFW Post 10556, 9400 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 2, Boca Raton, FL 33428. The Commander, Barry, and Sam went above and beyond to assist Rick in his final days, as did the Veteran’s Administration staff in WPB Florida. https://www.lastingmemories.com/eric-rick-broberg