Richard K. Hendrickson
Richard “Rick” Hendrickson, 69, of Independence Twp. passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born May 1, 1955 a son of the late Barbara and William Bickerstaff. Growing up, he spent a lot of time in Erie, PA with his grandparents. He was a graduate of Aliquippa High School and worked at J&L Steel until they closed. Rick went to college at CCBC and graduated with an Associates degree as a lab tech. He worked at MedCheck, Sewickley and as a lab tech at Mercy Hospital. Due to chronic health conditions, he stopped working and spent his time at home with his grandchildren. He enjoyed spending his time being outside and being with his family and many beloved pets.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Dorothy (Semick) Landers.
Rick is survived by his wife Cynthia Hendrickson; two children: J.T. (Brittany) Hendrickson, and Kylie (Adam) Ackerman; siblings: Robert (Veronica) Bickerstaff and Shari (Shawn) Calabria; his 6 beloved grandchildren: Dylan, Destin, and Brooke Hendrickson, Owen and Aaron Ackerman, and Dante Collins; 4 nephews; 2 nieces and 2 brothers-in-law: Patrick Galton and Charles (Sandy) Galton.
Friends will be received on Monday, January 20, 2025 from 5pm until the time of funeral service at 7pm in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa. 2345 Mill St.
Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
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I will deeply miss my Brother -in -law Rick. He was really a great brother to me.I’m grateful for all the wonderful times we shared. Since I was a small child and Rick and Cindy became a thing, Rick chose to get involved in my growing up when he didn’t have too. So many good positive memories and funny predicaments we got ourselves into. My mom (Patricia) and Ricks mom (Barb) would be in tears laughing saying it’s like The Lucy Show. Ricks famous line ” Okay kid , let’s keep this between you and me” and I would immediately run back and tell Cindy. God bless Cindy for being the keeper of information to be said and not said. I can’t look back at any memory of Rick and Cindy and not be grateful for them and smile. My prayers are with all of you and my condolences.
Dear Hendrickson Family (Cindy,
JT, Kylie), my kindest condolences for the loss of Mr. Rick. I’m saddened to hear this news belatedly and miss his service Monday. I had the pleasure to work with Rick for years at Mercy. There are so many memories forever remembered laughing and spending time with this man. Although not in touch anymore, he always was a bright spot in a friend/co-worker memories book and certainly glad he had his family and grandchildren around him in retirement. God Bless and Peace to Rick and your family.