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CDR Richard Lawrence “Rick” DeLorey Jr.

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CDR Richard Lawrence “Rick” DeLorey Jr. Veteran

Birth
Brighton, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
11 Feb 2020 (aged 70)
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Cremated. Specifically: Ashes buried at sea Add to Map
Memorial ID
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CDR US NAVY

Richard Lawrence DeLorey Jr. Age 70, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully at The Pavilion Health Center at Brightmore on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Rick was born in Brighton, Massachusetts on March 2, 1949 to the late Richard and Mary Ita DeLorey. He attended St. Joseph's elementary and St. Mary's High schools in Waltham, MA. Rick graduated from Providence College with a degree in Biology in 1970. A proud American, Rick then enlisted in the United States Navy where he had a distinguished thirty year military career, earned three graduate degrees, was awarded multiple accommodations and honors, served in multiple commands in the US and abroad, and retired as a Commander in 2000. Rick is survived by his daughter, Kara DeLorey of Pensacola, FL; siblings, Susan Aubuchon of Kennebunk, ME, Christine Donahue and her husband, John of Hull, MA, Peter DeLorey and his partner, Diane Gorrow of East Hempstead, NH, and Shawn DeLorey and his wife, Catharine de Lacy of Charlotte, NC; and his eight beautiful nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all the wonderful nurses, doctors and staff who cared for Rick during his stay at The Terrace at Brightmore, Atrium Pineville and more recently, The Pavilion Health Center at Brightmore. The family is also very grateful for all the kind messages, calls and prayers of support they have received over the past few days. A Memorial Service celebrating Rick's life will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in the chapel at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. Following the Service, the family will receive friends at a reception at the home of Shawn and Catharine at 3330 Indian Meadows Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Rick to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., CHARLOTTE, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service - (704) 650-4511
CDR US NAVY

Richard Lawrence DeLorey Jr. Age 70, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully at The Pavilion Health Center at Brightmore on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Rick was born in Brighton, Massachusetts on March 2, 1949 to the late Richard and Mary Ita DeLorey. He attended St. Joseph's elementary and St. Mary's High schools in Waltham, MA. Rick graduated from Providence College with a degree in Biology in 1970. A proud American, Rick then enlisted in the United States Navy where he had a distinguished thirty year military career, earned three graduate degrees, was awarded multiple accommodations and honors, served in multiple commands in the US and abroad, and retired as a Commander in 2000. Rick is survived by his daughter, Kara DeLorey of Pensacola, FL; siblings, Susan Aubuchon of Kennebunk, ME, Christine Donahue and her husband, John of Hull, MA, Peter DeLorey and his partner, Diane Gorrow of East Hempstead, NH, and Shawn DeLorey and his wife, Catharine de Lacy of Charlotte, NC; and his eight beautiful nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all the wonderful nurses, doctors and staff who cared for Rick during his stay at The Terrace at Brightmore, Atrium Pineville and more recently, The Pavilion Health Center at Brightmore. The family is also very grateful for all the kind messages, calls and prayers of support they have received over the past few days. A Memorial Service celebrating Rick's life will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in the chapel at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. Following the Service, the family will receive friends at a reception at the home of Shawn and Catharine at 3330 Indian Meadows Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Rick to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., CHARLOTTE, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service - (704) 650-4511

Gravesite Details

Cremated, Ashes Burial at Sea



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