Frederick K. “Rick” Loomis, Jr., 78, of Plainfield Township, died Sunday, April 17, 2022 in Gracedale. Born November 28, 1943 in Beverly, Mass., he was a son of the late Frederick K. and Dorothy (Leu) Loomis. He and his wife, Rita (Romano) Loomis were married 59 years. Rick was the executive director of the Nazareth YMCA until retiring. Prior to that he was the director of the Bethlehem YMCA, the Gloucester, Mass. YMCA and the Middletown, Conn. YMCA. After retiring he worked for Clean Water Action and PA State Representative Karen Beyer. Rick received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Springfield College, Springfield, Mass. He was a life member of AMA, a member of ABATE and a member of St. Luke’s U.C.C., Belfast. For many years he organized the Rolling Thunder Toy Run. He was also a musician, playing guitar and singing with various bands from college throughout his adult life.
Surviving with his wife, Rita are his daughter, Bonnie E. Loomis-Koch and her husband Steven of Nazareth; a brother, David Loomis; a sister, Barbara Zelechoski; and three grandchildren, Dakota, Mason and Kara. His son, F. Kimball Loomis, III died earlier.
Services are 11 AM Thursday, April 28 at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 471 Belfast Rd., Nazareth with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM in the church. Interment will follow in Belfast Union Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s U.C.C., 471 Belfast Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
BRYAN A JOHNSON
April 18, 2022 at 6:37 pm
On behalf of the members of the Easton Area School District Custodial/Maintenance Department ,AFSCME Local 1893, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Loomis and Koch families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Amy Gollub
April 21, 2022 at 5:06 pm
Bonnie, Rita, Steve, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Rick. I hope that memories of happier times will comfort you in your grief. You have my deepest sympathy.
Erna Bonstein
April 25, 2022 at 2:25 pm
Rita,
I’m so sorry to learn of your loss. You’ve always been special to me. I’ll lift you up in prayer for God’s comfort to surround you.
Rev. Debra Hess & Family
April 26, 2022 at 11:07 am
Rita, Bonnie, Steve & Family,
We are sorry to hear of Rick’s passing and offer our heartfelt prayers to all of you.
Jean Anne Shafferman
April 26, 2022 at 4:51 pm
Dear Rita, Bonnie, Steve and Family: I chanced upon Rick’s obituary today. I’m so sorry for your loss. He died almost exactly two years after my sweetheart’s passing. He and I shared some very pleasant conversations, both at the Adult Day Care Center and then on T3. I remember how very lovingly you cared for Rick. He was blessed to have you. May God hold you in the comfort of his embrace. Jean Anne Shafferman