At the age of 44. Rick was a member of Sprinkler Fitters Local 692. Beloved husband of Barbara E. (nee Gamble); devoted father of Megan, Ricky and Nicholas. Loving son of Gerri and the late James Lawson. Also survived by 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 6-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) and Thursday 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment private. Family prefers donations to Abramson Cancer Center Development Office, 3535 Market St. Suite 750 Phila., PA 19104 in his memory.