Richard Paul Hrotic

Richard Paul Hrotic

November 09, 1942 - February 11, 2020

Richard Paul Hrotic

November 09, 1942 - February 11, 2020

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Richard “Rich” Paul Hrotic, 77, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020, following a lengthy, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.Rich was born November 9, 1942, to Paul and Margaret (Dancek) Hrotic. He was a lifelong resident of Beaver County. Rich graduated from New Brighton High School, and went on to serve a 4-year term in the United States Air Force, stationed in Taiwan for a period. Following a 38-year career as a machinist with Westinghouse-Cutler Hammer Corporation, Rich retired to enjoy his family and many interests.Known to many as a great golfer, Rich participated in numerous golf leagues and tournaments, and achieved a rare hole-in-one on two separate occasions. He enjoyed regional notoriety for playing in and winning tennis tournaments, running marathons, and playing ice hockey for the Geritol Jets in a Beaver County hockey league. He was also an avid fisherman. He was a longtime member of the Highland VFW. Those who had the privilege to know Rich will remember him as a fun-loving and caring husband, father, and friend.He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bonnie L. (Paxton) Hrotic; son and daughter-in-law, Shawn Hrotic and Nikki Randall; granddaughter, Zoey Jane Hrotic; sister, Patricia A. (Hrotic) Kolumban, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mark and Nanci (Paxton) Miller; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends.Friends and family will be received on Friday, February 14, 2020, from 1pm-6pm at the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home, 117 Blackhawk Rd., Chippewa Twp., PA.

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9 responses to Richard Paul Hrotic

  1. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I will always remember the times spent fishing with cousin Rich and Uncle Paul and how Rich would assemble and modify those model cars.

  2. I'm so sorry Bonnie. Rich has been a part of our family for along as I can remember. Mom and I are sending you Prayers and love. Love Aunt Nancy and Jackie Kay

  3. Breian says:

    Rich will always be remembered as a witty, friendly, and caring guy!! So glad I got to know him all these years!! Must include very handsome!!! He is surely going to be missed!!

  4. Bridget says:

    Love you Bon. Rich was an amazing man and will always be remembered. I truly adored caring for him for the time I was at St John's. God Bless you and may he surround you with peace, love, and light.

  5. Rich was so much fun, always up for a good time. Every time I hear the song “Shout” I think of him dancing and smiling!

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