Grosvenordale, CT – Robert E. “Pops” Rickaby, Sr., 76, of Marshall St. died peacefully Friday, February 13, 2015 surrounded by his loving family in . He was the loving husband of Elaine Faye (Foux) Rickaby for 56 years. Born in Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late John and Lenora (Borer) Rickaby.
Mr. Rickaby worked as a welder for the former Leslie & Elliot Company. He served as an Army Ranger in the 101st Airborne Division during the Korean conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post 67. He enjoyed fishing & playing pool.
In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by three sons, Tom (Joyce) Rickaby of N. Brookfield, MA, Robert (Michelle) Rickaby, Jr. of N. Grosvenordale, CT, Joseph (Tina) Rickaby of N. Grosvenordale, CT; three daughters, Amanda (Rocky) Langlois of SC, Susan (Chucky) Mayo of Macon, GA, Becky (Randy) Gerrish of Killingly, CT; his sister, Eileen Rickaby of PA; 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother Jack Rickaby; and his sister Emma Mae Rickaby.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Robert’s family from 4:00 to 6:00pm on Friday February 20, 2015 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT with a Funeral Service beginning at 6:00pm. Burial will be private. For memorial guestbook visit www. GilmanAndValade.com.
missy and harold
February 16, 2015 at 6:35 pmHarold, Robyn and I would like to send our sincere condolences to Faye, and family. Pops will always be in our hearts.
Jodie Mercey
February 16, 2015 at 6:36 pmMy condolences and prayers for the family. Bob was such a great guy. He will be missed.
pamela (kemler)littzi
February 16, 2015 at 6:42 pmmy love and prayers are being sent with a sad heart. wish I could be there with all of you. I will always have a special place in my heart for him. I know how hard it will be but I also know time helps . you will always have him with you everyday. and remember its hard without him but hes feeling better now and you wouldnt want him to be in pain all the time. just know Im thinking of all of you at this time
love pam
Patty Roberts
February 16, 2015 at 7:15 pmKylene I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
terri skeens
February 16, 2015 at 7:19 pmI’m so sorry for your loss he was a good father and friend he will be missed.
Nicole Beaudette
February 16, 2015 at 7:49 pmI will miss Pops with all my heart! I loved him like a grandpa. My heart goes out for his family and Faye.
Kim Houle
February 16, 2015 at 8:19 pmSo sorry to miss Fay .,and the Rickaby family. For the loss of your loving father . He was always so nice and great role model to the children of three rows . I really love the old family pictures of your family and he will be missed. My prayers are with you.
Eugene and Amy Blazensky
February 16, 2015 at 8:33 pmthe family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Uncle Bob will be missed by many. Fly with the angels Uncle Bob
Sabrina Sands
February 16, 2015 at 9:04 pmGod took another angel , Uncle Bob had battle his cancer , I will never for get when I was with Aunt Diane when we made a trip to Mass . But Seen you guys too before the trip to Salem , It was nice seeing everyone , I wish I could be there , I wish I could be there for Aunt faye and everyone , I will never for get you Uncle Bob Love you guys . The sands family . Robert , kathryn and Sabrina
George & Janet Mercer
February 17, 2015 at 9:05 amBecky very sorry for your loss our prayers are with you and your family
Randy Craig
February 17, 2015 at 9:28 amI knew him briefly, but from what I knew of him, he made me laugh and made me feel welcome. He was always had a great story to share and a positive energy about life that made him a unique person that I will never be able to forget. He will truly be missed by all those he loved and all those that loved him.
I knew him briefly, but my memory of him will last a lifetime.
Barbara Mooers
February 17, 2015 at 10:42 amBecky:
Never had the opportunity to meet your dad, but I know first hand how much you loved him and just how devoted you were to him. My heart goes out to you and your family as you now go through another difficult time. Time will lessen the pain you now feel, and you will move on to the wonderful memories and times you shared with him. God be with you all.
Norman & Jahala
February 17, 2015 at 6:02 pmWe are so sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure to talk with Bob about his grand-kids & great grand-kids.
Bill Hlobik
February 17, 2015 at 6:20 pmTo Joe and family. My thought and prayers are with and your family.
Becky Rickaby Gerrish
February 17, 2015 at 8:00 pmDaddy, my heart is heavy and I miss you so much. No more pain, No more worries – you are at peace and in Gods arms now. It gives me comfort to know in my heart that you walked your Journey with Joe Walsh. I wish I could have seen when you embraced your baby sister Emma Mae into your arms for I know you have waited a life-time. You are where you belong and I know that. I LOVE YOU! I will see you again Daddy. Love your baby girl Becky.
Shirley & Brad Gerrish
February 17, 2015 at 9:06 pmWe want to extend our condolences to the entire Rickaby family. Bob was always such a colorful character, with so many tales to tell…. and those stories always showed how much he loved his family. Family get togethers at Randy & Becky’s won’t be the same without him, but he lives on in the hearts of the many people that loved him. RIP Bob
Sally and Bob Keithline
February 17, 2015 at 9:36 pmMay you all be blessed with peace knowing your “hubby” and Dad is watching over you now..
Michael phillips
February 18, 2015 at 2:28 amMy condolences to the rickaby family. Bob was my friend and I will miss his smile and all his jokes. Most of all I will miss the love he showed to my family. We will miss him and he is always in our hearts. Love you bob rest in piece my dear friend
JOE NICHOLS
February 18, 2015 at 2:35 amPOPS WOULD ALWAYS COME AND TALK WITH ME AT LEGION FUNCTIONS AND AT FAMILY FUNCTIONS AT HIS SON JOE’S HOME. THE CONVERSATION ALWAYS ENDED WITH LAUGHTER AND A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL. HIS HONOR IN SERVING WITH THAT FAMOUS UNIT DWARFS MY ARMY SERVICE WITH SERVING AS A COMBAT MEDIC WITH AN ARTILLERY BATALLION. BUT I LOOK AT IT AS BROTHERS HAVING SERVED IN DIFFERENT WARS AND IN DIFFERENT CAPACITIES. HE WILL BE MISSED BEYOND WORDS AND I SHALL FOREVER HAVE GOOD THOUGHTS ABOUT MR. RICKABY. MAY GOD BLESS AND MY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE OLE FRIEND.
Crystal Auger
February 18, 2015 at 12:55 pmI am saddened to hear that my favorite patient as passed away, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many at DKH….he will always hold a special place in my heart!
Florence Davis
February 18, 2015 at 1:53 pmPops was a wonderful friend, God bless him and his whole family.
Donna bast
February 19, 2015 at 11:44 amMy condolence to Faye and the whole rickaby family I will me you pops
Thomas Rickaby
February 19, 2015 at 10:54 pmAn Irish Blessing:
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine upon your face and the rain fall softly upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you into the palm of his hands.
Grandpa thank you for everything that you taught me. Family is always first. I will never forget the first time I took your fishing pole and got yelled at but then you asked me if I wanted to learn how to use it and u taught me, me thank you. You also taught me to hunt. Thank you for all your wisdom and kindness you taught me how to be the man I am today. Love you forever.
Butch & Sharon Foux
February 20, 2015 at 1:34 pmrest in peace my uncle you will be missed by a lot you helped so many people when they needed it,now its gods turn to take care of you and that im sure he will.whenever I make my chilli I will have a bowl for you.
Tom McHugh Sr
March 2, 2015 at 4:16 pmTo Tom Sr, I’m so sorry Tom to here about (actually read about)your “loss’es”. My
heart and love go out to You and your entire family at such a double loss.
As I believe your son and your sister wrote… They are fffflying together with other
loved Angels in Heaven for sure… I wish I had your N.B address my friend & co-
trucking buddie, so I & Sheila could personally send you our condolences… With Our thoughts Thomas, Tell your family that Irish Eye’s from my family to your’s shine down upon You and your entire family.
Thomas Sr & Shelia McHugh
Spencer, Ma