Robert J. RICK

RICK, Robert J. Jr. Age 70, of Rockport, Massachusetts, died peacefully after a valiant battle against cancer. He and Gail Strauss Rick were married for 31 years.

Born in Newport, he was the son of Louise (Logothets) Rick and the late Robert J. Rick. Bob grew up on the "island" Newport, Rhode Island. He graduated Rogers High School, the same school attended by both his parents and where his grandfather, Nicolas Logothets, was Assistant Superintendent. Bob went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island and a Master's Degree from Boston University.

In addition to Gail and his mother; he leaves his children, Sarah Rick Boudreau; and her children, Ayla Rose Boudreau and Elliana Mae Boudreau of Rockport, MA; Donald P. Strauss (Alexis); and their children, Andrew Strauss and Penelope Strauss of Stow, MA; and Lynn Bennett; and her daughter, Isabella Bennet of Wrentham, MA.

Robert also leaves his brother, Donald Rick (Petra); and their daughter, Zoe Rick of Milford, MA; his sister, Michelle Chaves; and her children, Ryan Chaves of Middletown and Nicholas Chaves of North Providence; as well as his aunt, Linda Carlisle of Newport; and his beloved Bassett Hound, Mable.

His whole family will miss his witty and absurd sense of humor, when asked to make up a joke on the spot about pepper, he didn't hesitate a moment, "My jokes are nothing to sneeze at," he countered.

We lost him too soon. We lost him too soon.

Calling Hours will be held, Friday, January 10, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, NEWPORT, RI. Funeral Services will begin at 12:00 PM, in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery, Portsmouth, RI.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the New England Basset Hound Rescue League, https://newenglandbassethoundrescue.org/ or the Rockport Legion Band, https://rockportlegionband.org/ Online Tributes at

www.memorialfuneralhome.com