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Elsa H. Shum
Ricky, today your family says farewell to you. It is not a goodbye because we shall all be together again when our journey here is also over and our Father calls us home. Thank you for all the wonderful memories throughout the years...from your wedding to Lucy where you looked so handsome and she so beautiful...to the birth if Ali & Julie...to the parties at your home...the Noche Buenas at my sisters house...outings at the beach....lunch at Fernandina Beach... I will always remember your smile and your sarcastic wit. Thank you for being in our lives....until we meet again...Love Elsy
Mare
Wordle in heaven. You will be in my heart, forever.
Dotty and Charlie Heritage
Lucy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Rick was a good neighbor. We enjoyed talking with him during our neighborhood parties. He loved his family and always had something nice to say. Sincerely, Dotty and Charlie
Conrad and Nitza
We recall one day back in 2018 when we visited Rick and Lucy's home in Miami to watch old 1980 home movies. We had so much fun and Rick was at his best interjecting funny commentary. It was a great afternoon we will never forget. We will always remember Rick. We miss you but we will meet again. Rest in Peace my friend.
Lourdes Madariaga-Lopez
Eddie and I were heart-broken when we heard the news. Remember when you first introduced me to him when you first started dating. So honored to have read a scripted in your wedding ceremony. Rick’s perfect timing of one liners always managed to make any situation lighter. You, the girls and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Proffitt
God Bless You Lucy, Alexandra and Julieanna. And God Bless to the Keclik family, my cousins. I celebrate his life and all the memories our families and friends shared together! Rick truly was one of a kind! Cousin Paul
George and Vivian Calienes
Keclik family, we are so sad to hear the news of your loss. Lucy, I wish we could be there to give you a big hug. Know the Old Saint Louis family has you on our thoughts, hearts and prayers. .
Silvia Lassales
A long long time ago, back in the 80's ... when Lu introduced Ricky to Viv and I, we just knew he was the one for her. He was relaxed and easy going, just "fitted right in". He quickly embraced the family Cuban culture and even learned some Spanish words to tell Maria and Lucio. Ricky, You are missed but we are grateful to have you in our lives and I know that loving memories will forever hold dear in our hearts! 💕
Mercy Wright
Rick I’ll always remember our trip to Milwaukee when you were just thrilled to have three wives for the weekend, your dance moves, our great dinner at Shuckers, your food critiques (I always felt I had to step it up a notch for you) and your incredible trivia talents. You will be sorely missed. I know that you’ll be watching over all your girls. May you rest in our Lord’s embrace.
Mary Blanco
I am so sorry for your loss. He so loved his girls. You are all in my prayers.
Mirelis
Ay cuanto lo siento .Que el señor lo tenga en las mansiones celestiales y El esté con ustedes acompañándolas en este triste momento que pena no estemos cerca para visitarlos los queremos y estamos con ustedes muchos cariños
Alex Matamoros
I am so sorry Lucy and family
Alina Amaral
I love Ricks sense of humor, a bit dry and straight to the point. When Lucy and Rick had a party I always remember sitting as the king of the hill at the tiki hut telling jokes and making everyone laugh. He will be dearly missed by everyone lucky enough to have known him.
Julieta Garcia
My deepest condolences to Lucy, Alli and Julie. We will definitely miss Rick’s one liners, his knowledge of all things rock and roll and his model poses to steal the scene in photos. Rest easy Rick, you earned it. We will be here for Lucy.
Betty CarmonaGonzalez
Lucy,Thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts. May you find peace, comfort, and all the love you need in the days to come.
Elena Rojas
My condolences to the entire family. Sending you my love and prayers.
David Wingard and Family
We are sorry for your loss. Will remember Rick with much love, great guy and always fun to be around with. He surely be missed! My prayers for his eternal peace and our love to all of you.
Vivian Peschel
My dearest Ricky I will always treasure those wonderful memories we shared. I will miss the twinkle in your eyes when you gave one of your one liners. Rest in peace. Love you aleays
Vivian Peschel
My dearest Ric is
selene y alvaro
Nuestro mas sentido pesame para toda la familia y que descanse en paz Rick
George and Julia Tamarit
We are saddened by Rick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rick and his family. thoughts
Robert “Bobby”Lyons
Ricky was a great childhood friend growing up in Berwyn Illinois or special childhood times Ricky was always a great friend to everyone whether we went to concerts played sports or just hung we always had some fun times May you now RIP and God always bless and look after your family Until we meet again
Jamie Keclik Mahmoud
I always loved Uncle Rick’s sense of humor! I remember visiting during college and Uncle Rick offering to take all the ladies in the family out for lunch. He gathered the troops and marched all of us down to Hooters in Ft. Myers Beach. I’ll never forget how much we all laughed that day!
Denise Osorio
My condolences to Lucy and family. May he rest in peace and the family stay strong is this difficult time.
Liliam & Jose Acevedo
Dear Lucy, our deepest and sincere sympathies you and your family. Keeping you in our prayers. May God give you His strength and comfort.
Annette Mastrapa
My sincere condolences to Lucy and the girls.Sending hugs and strength to the family. May Rick RIP
Hiram and Silvia Machado
Lucy and family , our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. A big hug sent your way.
Cindy and Tom Kennedy
Sending prayers and love to you Lucy, and to the girls. Tom and I always enjoyed Rick’s humor and kindness. He was a special man and he loved all of his girls very much! We miss you in Miami but are will be praying for you in the coming days and weeks and beyond. God Bless you sweet friend! 💕
Anabel Ramirez
Forever in our hearts, I will always remember when he would call me Anibel, no one did BBQ better thank Rick. May he peacefully rest in peace.
Christina Maldonado and family
So very sad to hear about Rick’s passing. Sending our heartfelt condolences to Lucy and the girls. May he Rest In Peace.
Marilee Morales
Aunque no lo conocí se que fue un gran hombre,buen padre,hijo y esposo sin dudas dejara lindos recuerdos en su familia y conocidos
Drew and Mindy Barrett
We have recently met Rick and Lucy at a neighborhood block party and really enjoyed it. I enjoyed speaking with Rick Re: the Miami hurricanes in football in general as a group in South Florida. I’m sure he will be sorely missed And our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Elsa and Blas
With heavy heart, my sorrows for the family. Rick made us always Welcomed at his house. Great and funny man. You will stay in our memories for ever. Rest in peace.
Alexander and Helen Varela
We were very lucky to have Rick and Lucy as our neighbors for over 15 years, Rick was an amazing husband, father and friend. He will be missed, we are grateful to have known him. May he rest peacefully.
Carlos and Lisette Hondal
Rick: a wonderful Man, Husband and Father. His wit and humor, including sarcasm, was exceptional, just like the person he was. We will miss him and the GFF group, including Honorary Members, will look out for Lucy and the girls! Love you Rick, Un abrazo, Carlos & Lisette.
Brenda salgado
Praying for you and your family and that Rick rest in peace. Love you Lucy .
Lynn Schneider (Proffitt) cousin
Cousin Ricky was always so sweet to me since we were young kids. We are the same age and shared some of the same friends in H.S.He never said anything bad about anyone always had known d words and a kind heart. Rest in Peace my Dear cousin. Jesus welcomes you with open arms into his kingdom. Much Love, Cousin Lynny🙏😘🙏
Carol and Jerry
So very sorry for your Loss Rick was a great neighbor and an even better friend. He will surely be missed.
Richard "Rick" T. Keclik
2022-12-06
Richard (Rick) Thomas Keclik, 64, of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away on December 6, 2022.
Rick was born January 4, 1958 as the youngest of five children to James and Margaret Keclik in Berwyn, IL. The Keclik household was full of love, fellowship, sibling mischief and great food. In the ‘80s, Rick visited one of his brothers in Miami, FL and never left. He met his wife, Lucia, and had two daughters: Alexandra and Julieanna.
Rick had a mild, kind-hearted demeanor with witty one-liners that family and friends always enjoyed and will miss. He was a classic rock trivia whiz and was the family’s go-to cook. He enjoyed watching Jeopardy and football, college and pro. Rick read the newspaper cover-to-cover and never missed a Wordle. He was always on the hunt for good food and craft beers. He took good care of his pets, but most of all, he loved spending time with family, especially his infant granddaughter. He ascended into heaven as “Free Bird” played, surrounded by family and friends. They were truly blessed to have Ricky in their lives.
A memorial mass will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Fernandina Beach, FL at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Donations can be made in his memory to the American Lung Association or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
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