Richard 'Rick' Burton Hardesty Jr., 61

MILTON, Fla. - Richard "Rick" Burton Hardesty Jr., died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola. He was 61. Rick was born Feb. 12, 1947 in Martinsville, Va., the son of the late Richard B. Hardesty Sr. and Sara S. Hardesty. A son, Richard B. Hardesty III, also preceded him in death. Rick graduated from Seaford High School in 1965 and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant from the Delaware National Guard. After working for the Dupont Company he managed Gerardi Brothers Furniture Store in Seaford, Del., and later worked in advertising before retiring to Milton. Rick loved the outdoors, fishing, sports and spending time with family. Rick leaves behind his loving wife of nine years, Marion and her three children and five grandchildren. He is also survived by four daughters, Lisa Piascinski of Townsend, Melissa Jordan of Elkton, Md., Ashley Nutting and Kaitlin Hardesty both of Seaford, Del.; four grandchildren and two brothers; Charles Hardesty of Seaford and Mark Hardesty of Bethel. Graveside services were held Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at Serenity Gardens, Milton. Memorial Services were held Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 Shipley St., Seaford, Del. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1019 Matt Lind Way, Milford, DE 19963.