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Ricky Root Obituary
Ricky Jay Root passed away November 25, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Kristina (McBride) Root for the past 15 years. Born in New London, Conn. on July 22, 1959, he was the son of Reginald and Hope (Heffner) Root. He was a graduate of Parkland High School and Lincoln Technical Institute. Ricky was a co-owner of Maxatawny Automotive Center Inc. and Maxatawny Auto Sales, Kutztown. He was a den leader for Pack 31, Old Zionsville, for many years and an assistant coach for baseball and soccer for the Upper Milford Youth Association. He loved the outdoors, classic cars and N.H.R.A. Drag Racing. He was a wonderful husband, loving father and a great friend to all who knew him. Survivors: Wife; parents; sons, Brandon T. Root and Matthew J. Oswald; daughter, Jessica M. Oswald; granddaughter, Madelyn E. Morrow; brothers, Reginald J. Root Jr. and Randall Root; sisters, Sandra Root and Tina, wife of Rick Moyer. Services: memorial, 2 p.m. Saturday, December 5 in Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. Calling hours to greet the family will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 in Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to Kristina Root for the purpose of establishing an educational fund for their son, Brandon.
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Hope Root
December 29, 2009
To my son, Ricky J. Root. ...You left us too soon. Thank you for everything. Thank you for the memories. There is so much I want to say, but I'll wait till we meet again. I hope you'll be there to greet me. I miss you and I LOVE YOU, always will. See you soon.
Love
Your Mom
December 17, 2009
My Brother Ricky Root
Why.....Why..I keep asking myself this question over and over. Why is someone taking our family at such early ages. Why our cousin Lee and you within two weeks. Why...I can't express the pain, the emptiness, the hurt that I am going thru. I will always remember the good times we had together, the long talks we had all the time and of course the trouble back in the day. You always loved to have fun. The good times at the roller rink, the Christmas tree lights at your modular home, listening to you practice the drums in the barn, being one of your fans of yur band, your chevel on my wedding day, all our camping trips, lots of good memories when we lived in Breinigsville. You told me you were the luck of the draw out of us five. I keep thinking why you....why our family? There must be a reason and we just don't know it yet. Please take care of the rest of us here. Always remember I will miss you very much and will always think of you everyday. I will see you again sometime. As you say "you can't fool the fooler." Take care.
Love your sister Tina
"WHY"
gloria lowell
December 4, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We loved Rick. He was a wonderful man and we are fortunate to have known him.
The Lowell Family
Karin Capri
December 4, 2009
Kris, Brandon, and family we are very saddened by the loss of Rick. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. The Capri Family
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Gretchen Siemon
December 4, 2009
Kris and Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Siemon Family
Dale Snedeker
December 2, 2009
To all my Root cousins and their families,
I will always remember the trouble Ricky, his brothers and sisters, Me and my brothers and sister got into, at G'moms house in Brienigsville as kids growing up. Ricky, Lee will be waiting for you to continue the antics, till the rest of us show up. We'll miss you cousin.
With all my love
Cousin Dale
Jake & Cathie Foster
December 2, 2009
Kris,
We are so sorry to hear about Rick. Please know that if you need anything, we are here for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stephanie DeScalzo
December 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are praying for peace and comfort for all of you.
December 1, 2009
Dear Kris,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am glad that Marlene will be there with you during this difficult time. Much love to you and all your family.
Love, Susan
Lauren Brennan
December 1, 2009
So many great memories of a fantastic friend who will be deeply missed by many people.
With love and sympathy,
The Brennans
Sheri Touchstone
December 1, 2009
Dear Kristina,
May the Lord replace the heavy sadness that now sits in your heart with His healing love.
My thoughts and prayers remain with you.
Sheri
December 1, 2009
To all the Root family members I grew up with, and to those I've never met: my heart goes out to you.
Rest in peace Ricky - from what I'm reading in this guest book, you've truly earned it.
God bless!
Joan (Rohrbach) Knappenberger
December 1, 2009
Dear Family and Friends of Rick,
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to you all. We didn't know Rick very well but our hearts are saddened by the news. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lloyd Johnson and Kathryn Dean
Pam Cote
December 1, 2009
Dear Kris,Brandon,Matthew and Jess,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you all. My hope is that with the passage of time you will all be able to heal and remember the wonderful times you all shared together as a family.
Tammy Stauffer
November 30, 2009
Dear Kristina and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. Know that friends and family will be there for you in your time of need. Although I did not know Ricky it sounds like he was truly a wonderful man. God bless you all!
Jill Reed
November 29, 2009
May your days ahead be not of sorrow, but from the gift he left behind...
"The Gift of Rick"
I pray your hearts find Peace in this difficult time.
Tom and Beth Alcaro
November 29, 2009
Rest in Peace Ricky-you deserve a good rest! We were so honored to have known such a great friend. You were the best model of such a gentle man with just the right touch of partyanimal. We will always cherish our many memories together hanging out on eachothers decks, many nights by the fire (boy how you loved a good fire). Thanks for always lighting up our lives with your smile - we will miss you greatly our dearest friend. We love you with all our heart. Tom and Beth Alcaro XOXOXOXXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXO Praise be to GOD!!
November 29, 2009
To the Root Family,
We are so sorry for your terrible loss. We knew Ricky through Scouts and knew him to be a great Dad and a willing volunteer, the boys were much better for having known him. Your family will remain in our prayers.
Switzer Family
jackie kaspern
November 29, 2009
You were truly love by all.
November 29, 2009
Dear Kris,Brandon,Matt and Jess - We are so sorry and sad about Rick; please accept our sincerest condolences. Rest in peace Rick. Jim, Edyie,Regina and James.
November 29, 2009
Kris and family,
We are so very sorry for your terrible loss. The world lost a good man on Wednesday and I am sure he will be looking after you from heaven. We remember Ricky always being willing to help and always doing it with a smile on his face. We wish you peace in this time of trial and hope with time your heart heals.
God Bless,
Forrest and Maryjo Miller
LuAnn Feist
November 29, 2009
Rest in Peace Ricky Root.
Sherry Lothrop
November 29, 2009
Kris and Brandon,
Our loss is Heavens gain. Ricky was a great friend, father and husband.My thoughts are with you. Rick was a very couragous and strong man and I am greatful that I had the honor of having him and as a friend.
Brenda Bogert
November 29, 2009
Rest in Peace Rick you were a great friend and will be deeply missed. To the Root family of there is anything you need all you have to do is call. My thought's are with you.
Kelly Lamoree
November 29, 2009
Kristina, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Clare Sebastian
November 29, 2009
A great man. Kind and gentle. I remember being so awed by the way he treated the boys while fishing at cub scout camp. The world has lost a wonderful person, but heaven has another angel. My deepest condolences to the family.
November 29, 2009
Sandy and Reggie Root and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing away of Ricky. I remember him well from growing up in Breinigsville. He was a close friend of my brother Ricky. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you both and your family. Keeping you in my prayers.
-Nancy Gambler (Wisler)
November 29, 2009
Ricky, you will be sorely missed, always loved and remembered. An amazing husband, father, friend, coach and role model for all the kids and adults whose lives you touched. Kris and Brandon, we are here for you always, Rest in Peace Ricky !!!! YOU ROCK !!! Sue, Payton and Remy
Sam Horton
November 29, 2009
A great friend, devoted father and husband.
He will truly be missed.
A few photos:
http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/Friends/Rick-Root/10451296_GvtQj/1/646094414_vfyaf
Ben Kohler
November 29, 2009
Kris Brandon and family,
My deepest sympathy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rick’s warm smile, his friendship, and willingness to help are what I will miss, and will be what I remember.
Ben Kohler
Tracy Truitt
November 29, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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