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Fredrick "Rick" M. Dodds

June 14, 1944 - December 23, 2020

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Obituary For Fredrick "Rick" M. Dodds

Age 76 passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2020, of Whitehall, formerly of Pleasant Hills. Beloved husband of 46 years to Vicki (DePhillips) Dodds; loving father of Jeff, Brian and Niki (Joe) Delledonne; cherished pappy of Morgan and Madi; son of the late Richard and Florence Dodds; brother of Richard "Dick" Dodds. He is also survived by numerous other family members. Rick served in the U.S. Navy. He was a longtime employee of Admiral Heating and Cooling until his retirement. Due to the current health crisis, visitation and services will be held privately. Interment will also be held privately in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full Military Honors. When it is safe to do so, the family will have a get together to honor Rick. Arrangements handled by John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd, Brentwood, PA 15227.

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  • January 13, 2021

    Bruce Kincaid

    Dear Vicky, I am so saddened to hear of our loss. Rick was a friend, someone you never forget. His gentle soul and caring heart was respected by all his friends and classmates. I vividly remember the many afternoons playing basketball on his home court. I was fortunate to have rekindled our friendship in the last few years. We were able to attend a Pirate game with a few other old classmates. We had a great time. Our 55 year class reunion, a couple of years ago, was another opportunity to spend some quality time with Rick. How can you not love this guy. He will be missed.

  • January 13, 2021

    Bruce Kincaid

    Dear Vicky, I am deeply saddened at the news of our loss. Rick was a friend and a gentleman in every aspect of life. I will always remember playing basketball with Rick at his home court. Rick will be missed by his classmates as he was well-liked and respected by all. I was very fortunate to have rekindled our friendship in the last couple of years. We, along with a few other classmates, attended a Pirate game and had a wonderful time. I will always remember Rick's gentle heart and I ask GOD to find a special place for Rick on HIS team. - Bruce Kincaid

  • January 10, 2021

    Eddie Hill

    Dear Vicky, my wife, Leslie and I are very sorry to hear from our old Creative Writing teacher, Dick Strojan that dear Rick had passed away. I first met Rick in 1951 when Rick and his Dad spent several hours putting asphalt on our driveway. Rick and I became fast friends ever since. We went through grade school and high school together and also we were in the church choir together. Rick had a gentle soul and everyone in our school class of 1962 loved Rick. I feel sad upon getting the news and has been eloquently said "No man is an island so the loss of Rick will be felt by all of us who remain here for a while. Love, Eddie and Leslie Hill

  • December 31, 2020

    Joyce Holsopple

    Vicky I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, I am praying for you and your family. He was always so sweet and kind to me and my girls and always had a smile on his face, and I will always remember that. Deepest sympathy.

  • December 29, 2020

    Kathy quallich

    I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. Give my love to your mother too.

  • December 28, 2020

    Esther McCarty

    Rick was a very special guy. Always with a smile. That's how I will always remember him. My deepest sympathy to Vicki and family