Richard Scott Hicks, 58 of Winter Garden, Florida passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2017, at Osceola Regional Hospital in Kissimmee, Florida, with his loving wife by his side.
Richard was born on August 17, 1959 in Far Rockaway, New York. The son of the late Percy Hicks and Nancy Ann (Nappi) Hicks. Richard was the loving husband of Irene (Martinez) Hicks.
Richard was a retired New York City Police Officer who served the City proudly. Richard and his family moved to Florida in 2009 where he was employed by Walt Disney World as a Security Officer. Richard loved his family, he was a very hardworking man and a loving husband, father, brother and friend.
Besides his wife Irene, he is survived by two children: Nancy Hicks of Winter Garden, FL and Richard S. Hicks, Jr. of Orlando, FL. One sister: Deborah A. Hicks (Deborah) of Deer Park, New York. Cousin: Nicholas Santoro (Maxine) of Ann Arbor, MI. Son-in-law of Ernesto Martinez of Winter Garden, FL. Richard was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Rosa Martinez.
Richard’s arrangements are in the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, 1132 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL.
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