Richard N. Hackett, 70

REHOBOTH BEACH - Richard N. Hackett, of Rehoboth Beach, died at his home of abdominal liposarcoma cancer on Thursday, April 10, 2008. He was 70.

Dick was born in Ohio, son of Florence Hackett of Rehoboth Beach and the late Richard W. Hackett.

He graduated from Rehoboth High School.

He was a member, teacher and past president of the congregation of the Lutheran church.

Dick was also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7447 of Rehoboth Beach and a member of the American Legion Post 5 of Rehoboth Beach.

Along with his mother, he is also survived by his son, Richard C. Hackett of Lewes; his wife of 25 years, Marilyn; his brother, Robert of Rehoboth Beach; and a sister, Elaine Ruttle and her husband, Jack, and their children, Jacob and Robin, all of Pennsylvania.

A service will be 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.

The family would like to thank Dr. Alarcon and staff at his Georgetown office. Also a big thank you to Delaware Hospice.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contribution to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.