Richard W. “Rick” Irving
August 30, 1954 — February 1, 2022
Richard W. “Rick” Irving, 67, of Cape Coral, Florida passed peacefully at home February 1, 2022 surrounded by family following a courageous four year battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Rick was originally from Ft. Wayne Indiana and moved to SW Florida in 1982. He retired from Winn Dixie after 20 years in the maintenance/refrigeration department.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Shawn; daughter, Melissa, son, Steven; his beloved granddaughter, Rylee and his soon to be born grandson, Elijah; mother, Barbara; brother, Tim; sisters, Diana (Gary) Diven and Sherrie; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a multitude of good friends.
Rick was predeceased in death by his father, Bill.
Rick wanted to give special thanks to his family and friends by name for all the prayers and support throughout his arduous journey: Melissa/Eddie/Madison/Rylee, Steven/Mellissa, Barb, Sherrie, Diana/Gary, Tim, Blaine, Candy, Mitch/Lisa, Doug/Stephanie, Tony/Kelle, Fred/Lori, Deb, Steve/Chris, Ed/Deb, Becky/Jerry, Maryann/Dave, Linda, Amanda, Kenny, Jimmy and Shawn’s and Diana’s Prayer Warriors. He also wanted to thank the Physicians and their staff who gave him quality of life for as long as possible –M Bloomston, F Zafar (and Ted), K Farag, H Ajlouni and Hope Healthcare Services.
No funeral services will be held per Rick’s wishes. A celebration of life will be held in July in Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Collier/Lee Co. 27299 Riverview Center Blvd. Suite 106 Bonita Springs FL 34134 or Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Foundation 3100 SW 62nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155.
Rick will be sadly missed by all.
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.
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