Richard M. Sikes
- Jun 17, 2025
- 1 min read
1951 - 2025
OBITUARY
Richard Matthew Sikes, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, after a courageous 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Mineola, New York on February 18, 1951. Richie took his one true love, Gerri, on their first date on May 5, 1967, and they were together ever since - married for more than 50 years. After a successful career with the NYPD, Richie retired and became a full-time father and grandfather, known affectionately as “Paco”. Richie is survived by his wife Geraldine, son Richard, (daughter-in-law Stacey), son John (daughter-in-law Jenna), and granddaughters Madison, Savannah, Emma, and Olivia.
VISITATION
Thursday, June 19 4:00 - 8:00 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
FUNERAL MASS
Friday, June 20
11:00 AM
St. Hedwig R.C. Church
1 Depan Avenue, Floral Park, NY
Sorry to hear this, my condolences to the family.
Very good friend in our high school days. Condolences to the family.
My deepest condolences to the Family of Richie Sikes. As a young Police Officer I was assigned to the 105 Precinct after transferring from the 79 Precinct in December 1992, working in the 105 through June 2000. Richie was very welcoming, he was a great Police Officer, Colleague and PBA Delegate. Again, my deepest condolences, Sincerely, Detective James Memisha, Retired, NYPD.
Good afternoon, please accept my condolences for your loss. I will keep you and your family in prayer.
Dear Gerri, Rich, Stacey and girls, words cannot express how sad our family is about DeBichie/Paco. He was a big part of our crazy family. We will miss his humor, advice, expertise, compassion and of course, PacoMagic 🌈📸. His attitude and determination and will to live with his illness was an inspiration to us all. We will cherish all our wonderful memories we have had together. Debichie we love you and will miss you 🩷 Rest In Peace
Love Debbie (DeBichie), Andy and the Epifane family