Richard J. Slansky

Rick Slansky who was a dedicated Husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, passed at Vassar Hospital on March 14, 2023 at 10:17 pm. Rick was 69 years old. Born in the Bronx on April 3, 1953 to Thelma and Norman Slansky. After attending college to receive his Master’s degree in English, Rick decided to take a different path in life and eventually became a manger for Stop and Shop, where he worked for more than 35 years. Rick was his wife Debbie’s wing man as they both volunteered their video talent for more than 20 years to the Mamaroneck Fire department, Mamaroneck Police department, Mamaroneck Historicity Society, Westchester Jewish Community Services, Mamaroneck Methodist Church and LMC T.V. Rick also followed and documented his wife’s travels as a professional clown all over the east coast and Las Vegas, Neveda. Rick’s joy came from his beloved dogs, the New York Mets, the Knicks, and spending his vacation with his wife of 43 years in Wildwood, New Jersey. Rick was an extraordinary and compassionate friend who loved going out to breakfast and Renegade games with them. Ricks love for Debbie shined like a Glorious Rainbow over the world. Rick is survived through his loving wife Debbie, and his four children; Kelly and her husband William, Victoria Lee and her husband Craig, Jon and his wife Shaun Marie, Micheal and his wife Quincy. Grandchildren: George, Alyssa, Peter, and Gabi. He is also survived by his brother, Paul and his wife, Liz and niece, Grace.

In lieu of flowers, the Family requests that you make a donation to the Great Pyrenees dog rescue at https://nationalpyr.org/. or donations can be mailed to:

National Great Pyrenees Rescue, Inc. P.O. Box #86                                          Nanuet, NY 10954

Arrangement under the direction: Beecher Flooks Funeral.Inc                 418 Bedford Road                 Pleasantville, NY 10570

https://www.beecherflooksfh.c… Please leave condolences on line.

Services will be held at :                 Emanuel Lutheran Church                  197 Manville Road                 Pleasantville NY 10570

Services will be held on:               Saturday March 18, 2023 at 4pm There will be a reception after the service.

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