Richard J.
Mallouk
Services to be held on Friday, September 17th in Cedarburg, Wisconsin and Saturday, September 25th in Brooklyn, New York. Details below.
Please click here to watch the service held on Friday, September 17th, 2021.
Friday, September 17th
Faith Lutheran Church
N35W6621 Wilson St-Cedarburg, WI 53012
11am visitation
12pm service followed by a light luncheon
In lieu of flowers donations to Faith Lutheran Church
Saturday, September 25th
Our Lady Of Lebanon Cathedral
113 Remsen St, Brooklyn, NY11201
10am service followed with food and fellowship
In lieu of flowers donations to Our Lady Of Lebanon Cathedral
Richard (Rick) Mallouk died suddenly last Friday, July 23rd, 2021. He was truly one of a kind.
Loving husband of Kara (nee: Kopac). Dear father of Justin, Mitchell and Marshall. He was the youngest of six children born of Richard and Josephine on October, 13th, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY. He is survived by his five older siblings: Christine Mallouk, Tom (Eileen) Mallouk, Eliza (Charlie) Mallouk, Phil (Mary Lou) Mallouk and Catherine Mallouk. Beloved son-in-law of Jordan (Valerie) Kopac.
Rick worked for his father in the importing business, Creative Art Flowers and was a brilliant salesman. His engaging personality and the street smarts he developed growing up in Brooklyn served him well. But being a salesman was not his true calling and he eventually went into business for himself doing all manner of home repair, and eventually the design, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems. His company RKM Irrigation was his brain child and he literally built it himself from the first spade in the ground until the day he passed.
He was a man who felt deeply and cared so much for friends and family alike. There was nothing he wouldn’t do to help in a pinch whether it was a mechanical problem or simply to be there for someone in need. He could fix or build anything, especially friendships. If you knew him, you are fortunate and now deeply grieved. If you didn’t, you missed a chance to know a fine human being.
Rick was a man of strong personal faith. He was blessed to find a welcoming faith community near his home in Mequon and was not too proud to ask for help from Pastor John about the deep philosophical issues he contemplated. In keeping with his values, he expressed that faith through service to the community by replacing the furnace and HVAC system at the church. He was not a ship without a sea and was guided by his faith and a power greater than himself. That faith is a great source of comfort to his wife and his children as they endure their grief.
We were all blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Rick during his time among us. Among them are:
Keep fiddling around with stuff until you figure out how to make it work.
Be a better listener than a talker.
Show up and keep your word.
Have fun, enjoy life and don’t forget to buy candy.
Give advice with an equal portion of wisdom and humor.
Love hopes all things, believes all things and endures all things.
It doesn’t matter what you have, it’s what you do with what you have.
Rick always welcomed me with a smile and a big hug whenever we met. He was a true character and will be sorely missed.
He was always so nice, sweet, & concerned for me & always checking in on my health! Love ya Rick & miss u so much! 💚🧡❤💙💜
This is a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man. We do feel blessed to have known Rick. Kara, Mitchell and Marshall, and Justin, please know how many people are sending love and support to you during this unimaginably difficult time. We are here for whatever you need. May he Rest In Peace.
Rick……I will miss you…..always loved that New York accent and your overall “street smarts” and acute business sense. You were someone who really listened to people when you asked questions. Blessed with a great sense of humor. Rest easy Rick. Your passing has left a big void in the lives you have touched……
So sorry and the tribute is beautiful and hope all your memories help you in this time of sorrow..Betsy Adler
The first time I met Rick, i knew he was a cool guy, I did a lot of side jobs with him and helped him from time to time on his irrigation business, and he taught me a lot, he was like a father figure to me, I could call him and ask him a mechanical question and he knew the answer, just a amazing guy, so sad he has passed away. And also the boat rides he took my kids on they were so excited. Again he will be truly missed.
Farewell Baby Brother. How many times did you make me laugh over the course of our lifetimes. How many times did you make me feel cherished when I didn’t even cherish myself. How many serious questions did you pose when I had to actually stop and think and measure my answers so that I could offer my best. And how you listened as if your life depended upon it. I know mine did. What better feeling is there than to help and be appreciated by someone you love. No more ‘Hey sis’, no more ‘Mongoose! Where have you been?’ I know where you are now and it’s small consolation.. I’ll have to provide my own laughs and answer my own burning questions. Thank you baby brother for being in this world, for being you, and for always being there with just the words I needed to hear most.
Dear Kara,I am so sorry we hadn’t heard when the service was to be held. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rick was quite the character who you couldn’t help but love his humor at all times.
“Wisdom and Humor”, that’s how I think of Rick. From the early days to the last time I saw him Rick was sweet, kind, wise and very funny. All my love and sympathies to his family, and siblings. He was a gift.
I own Sals Pizza, my father started the pizzeria, I remember when I moved out here the first time I met Rick, right away i knew he was my people we are both from the same area in Brooklyn, every time Rick came in it was like going back home like seeing an old friend, he was a great friend and a loyal customer I miss seeing him come in, his jokes a real old school Brooklyn guy, May he RIP