Born in New York on December 12, 1951, Rick eventually found his way to San Diego, California. For nearly three decades, he was a steady presence in the community, both as a neighbor and a professional. Rick dedicated 28 years of his life to the healthcare field, serving as a Hospital Director. His career was defined by a profound sense of responsibility and a commitment to the service of others.
At the heart of Rick’s world was his family. He shared 30 beautiful years of marriage with his wife, Nicole Hisam Gorton. Together, they raised three children, and Rick’s role as a father and husband remained his greatest priority and proudest achievement.
An observer of life’s simple, meaningful pleasures, Rick was most at peace near the water. The ocean mirrored his own spirit—steady, vast, and reflective. He will be remembered with immense gratitude for the hard-working and loving man he was.
