Ex-Chief Rick Pike (EMFD)

PAIN112 · 04-26-2008, 08:27 PM

Ex-Chief Rick Pike lost his battle with cancer this morning. Rick was a 32 year member of the East Meadow Fire Department and was a proud member of Engine Company #1. Chief Pike also worked for North Bellmore Fire District as well as Wantagh Fire District. He will be sorely missed by the members of East Meadow, the 6th Battalion and the many, many lives he touched in his years in the fire service. Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Monday, April 28th
2-4 PM: Family viewing at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home in East Meadow (445 East Meadow Avenue)
7-9 PM: Public viewing at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home

Tuesday
2-4 PM: Public viewing at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home
7-9 PM: Fire Department Service at East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters (197 East Meadow Avenue) Open to Public

Wednesday
11 AM: Depart Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home for full Fire Department Processional

Ex-Chief Donald Reilly

**ESU2422** · 04-26-2008, 08:49 PM

Rest in Peace Chief.

Jimmy Mac · 04-26-2008, 09:21 PM

Rick you were a great friend to me as a newly elected 2nd Lieutenant in North Bellmore.

As a student and then a new Instructor at the FSA you were a positive influence on my career.

When I moved out to Arizona you and Linda opened your home to me and my family.

I’m sorry that I didn’t visit you more often. You will surely be missed by the entire fire service community.

Thanks for your friendship,

Jimmy Mac