Ricky Vanderhoop, 60

Erick (Ricky) Vanderhoop died Monday, Oct. 14 at his Aquinnah home. He was 60.

His wake will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Aquinnah town hall; visiting hours will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 18 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Gay Head Community Baptist Church in Aquinnah with a graveside service to follow at the town cemetery. Following the services, a potluck collation will be held at the Aquinnah Shop Restaurant at the Gay Head Cliffs.

All who knew and loved Rick and appreciated his passion for hot rodding and automobiles are invited to bring their classic, hot rod, antique or special whatever for a procession to honor and remember him. Please assemble at the Aquinnah town hall at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 18, prior to the funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Martha’s Vineyard Cancer Support Group Inc., P.O. Box 2214, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Arrangements are under the care of Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs.

My prayers and thoughts to all who knew him. I saw him at Woodlawn and he said that he was pulling his boat out of the water and starting chemo. Sail on, Ricky.

Rick was in my life from when we were teenagers. He always had a big smile and a great laugh. He fought his battle with supreme courage and was an example to all that he leaves behind. I send love to his brothers, sister, especially his mom Ann, and to Todd and Heidi. I will miss him so much but he now lives as part of me and perhaps a more joyful laugh.

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