Obituary of Richard "Rick" Jude Muldoon

Richard “Fatz” Muldoon

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Jude Muldoon, on March 7, 2021, at 69 years of age.  Rick leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Maria, and children Josh (Amanda) and Kayle. Rick will be joining his father Lawrence and brother Mickey in Heaven.  He is survived by his mother Joyce and siblings Danny, Jimmy, and Patrick.  Rick was cherished by his nieces and nephews, Dom, Josh, Casey, Lauren, and Micaela.  He adored and created a lasting bond with the light of his life, his grandchildren, Finn, and Zoe.  He will never be forgotten. 

Rick was beloved within the college and the community for over two decades where he taught.  He gave so much to the students and the athletes at the college.  A dedicated and charismatic head coach of the St. Clair College Varsity men’s basketball for over 13 years, Rick was also named St Clair College’s Gerald Service Inter-Collegiate Coach of the year award winner in 1997-98.  He claimed two West Region titles in 2001-2002 and 2003-2004, but his greatest success was the 2005-2006 season where they won the bronze medal at the provincial championship.  Above all the success, he cared most about his players well-being and that is reflected in the friendships he still holds to this day.

He has also developed so many friendships throughout the years as an athlete quarterbacking for the University of Windsor Lancers, playing touch football and bringing home the Division “A” provincial Championship for his slow pitch team, the Bowery Boys. But most importantly, he loved spending his time organizing the next golf trip, vacations or father and son outings.

But to those who had the pleasure of knowing him outside of sports community in Windsor-Essex, they would all agree he was larger than life. To say he could really light up the room or turn up the dance floor would be an understatement.  But his true passion was entertaining, hosting dinner parties, and traveling with dearest friends alongside his wife Maria.

And even though his friendships were very important, he was most devoted to his soulmate Maria and his loving sons Josh and Kayle. Rick meant the world to them.  His kindness, care, love, friendship and humour are all qualities his family adored about him. Their hearts are broken after his fight with cancer over the past 4 years and his family does not think this feeling of emptiness will ever end, but they hope the memories of him will help fill that void over time.

Former players and colleagues have already reached out to express their interest in creating a scholarship fund in his name for St. Clair College. Anyone interested in supporting this effort can reach out to the St. Clair Athletic Coordinator Ted Beale Ph: 519-563-8012 or email tbeale@stclaircollege.ca

Due to COVID restrictions funeral arrangements will be kept to family and close friends only but a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Windsor or the Canadian Cancer Society.