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Richard Rowe Obituary
AGE: 54 • Selbyville
Richard F. (Rick) Rowe, III of Selbyville, DE passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014 at the age of 54 after a lengthy battle with heart and kidney disease. He was born in Wilmington, DE on June 13, 1960, son of Richard F. Rowe, Jr. of Millsboro, DE and the late Elaine (Sweede) Rowe.
He was proud to be employed by the Sussex County Utility Engineering Department until the day of his passing. Rick was known for his ability to fix anything mechanical and was always willing to help anyone who asked. He enjoyed cruising in his Mopar and watching his children in their various sports.
Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Rowe in May of 2014. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Sadowski) Rowe; his children, Brian and his wife Caitlin; Ellen, Kevin and Leanne Rowe, his father, Richard F. Rowe, Jr. and sister, Lynn Talmo.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 34874 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970, where friends may visit beginning at 5 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to River Soccer Club, P. O. Box 1366, Ocean View, DE 19970.
Please visit Rick's Life Memorial website and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
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Deborah Waugh
October 26, 2014
I am deeply sorry to hear of Ricky's passing. He was my best friend through the high school year and summers at the beach. He was gracious, kind and caring, a true friend. Thank you for visiting with my dad at dialysis. You will always have a place in my heart.
LILLIE SHOWELL
October 16, 2014
TO THE FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MR. RICK WAS A GREAT AND GOOD PERSON. HE WAS MY BOSS AT TOWNSEND,S.
Kathleen Dove
October 12, 2014
Susan and children,
God bless you and keep you. Rick was a great person; God rewarded him with a beautiful family that he loved so very much. Peace be with you and hold your lovely memories dear.
Debbie Peterman
October 8, 2014
My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow
October 8, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Rick's passing. I've been good friends with his Dad and his Mother. May comfort and peace be with you at this most difficult time. He will be so missed by so many. My prayers go out to all of you. Ginger Glynn.
October 8, 2014
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Rick in Utility Engineering Dept. He always wore a smile, and was a truly, kind person. My thoughts are with all your family. What a gentleman.
Barbara Eaton, Georgetown, DE
Susan McCarthy-Kelly
October 8, 2014
We were so very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We will forever have the vision of a extremely proud father escorting his beautiful wife down the aisle at Brian and Caitlin's wedding. He clearly loved you all deeply. And he danced and laughed and smiled all night, what a wonderful memory to hold onto. Your are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry, Sue and Cullen Kelly
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