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The officers and members of the Jacksonville Retired Firefighter Association are saddened to report that

Retired JFRD Engineer Ralph D. Pendzick passed away 7/27/2024.

He was first assigned to Engine 11 and retired from Engine 43.

Ralph had a stroke on 7/01/ 2024.

Please lift the family up in your prayers.
 
The visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday 8/9/24 at

Hardage - Giddens Funeral Home Holly Hill Chapel
3601 Old Jennings Rd
Middleburg, FL 32068

The Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Saturday 8/10/24 at

St. Catherine's Catholic Church
1649 Kingsley Ave.
Orange park, FL 32073

Interment and graveside service will be at

Holly Hill Cemetery
3601 Old Jennings Rd
Middleburg, FL 32068

A reception is planned afterward at the

Holly Hill Chapel

Ralph Dennis Pendzick of Middleburg, FL passed away Saturday July 27, 2024. Born October 13, 1936 in Manorville, New York. He was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church for over 40 years.
Ralph was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Geraldine Pendzick in 2011. Survived by their two daughters: Judy Boston and Kathy Sapp (Greg); Grandchildren: Ashley Traurig (Ryan), Blair Sapp (Jackie), Payton Sapp & Marissa Boston; Great-Grandchildren: Olivia & Abigail Traurig

He is also survived by his 2nd love and devoted wife of 6 years, Carol Pendzick. Her two daughters: Angela Will (Jon) and Cheryl Robinson (Mike); Grandchildren: Jordan Swilley, Collin & Paisleigh Robinson. Ralph also leaves many loving family members and friends.

Ralph retired as an Engineer for the City of Jacksonville Fire Department after 32 years. He also worked a second job as a Mechanic at Vallencourt Paving Company for many years.

He served 4 years in the United States Navy out of Lakehurst, NJ. One of his proudest moments was his participation in the 1957 “Operation Plumbbob” Atomic Test in Nevada.

Over the years, Ralph enjoyed family and friend gatherings, helping others, traveling, bicycling, boating, fishing & skiing at Lake Lochloosa. In later years he enjoyed watching the variety of birds at his bird feeders and especially the hummingbirds & holding his recliner down.

Visitation with the family will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, FL on Friday August 9th. A celebration of his life will be held 11 AM, Saturday, August 10th at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Interment will follow the service at Holly Hill Memorial Park.