Richard Allen Pickel, Jr. 68 of Rockledge, Florida passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born in Easton, Pennsylvania and came to Brevard County in the early 1970’s. He was a diesel mechanic for Cadillac Gage/Textron until 1994, then Johnson Controls/Delaware North until April 2019. He was a founding member of Space Coast Street Rods.
Survivors include his daughters; Heather Fitzgerald (James), Robin Atwood (Mike), son; James Pickel (Rene), grandchildren; Haley Fitzgerald, Anthony Fitzgerald, Krysta Owens, Kiah Owens, Brooke Pickel and Aubree Pickel. He was preceded in death by his father; Richard Pickel, Sr, his wife; Brenda Kay in July 2006, and his mom in February 2020.
His passion was his family and kids and grandkids. He loved his 4 - legged friend, Libby and spent much of his time years past working with his friends on his street rods. He recently picked up a hobby of RC cars and trains.
A service will be held at a later date.