Arthur Richard Hartman (Dick), 90, formally of Edgewater and Fort Lee, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024. He was born to John and Aileen Hartman on January 11, 1934.
Dick is survived by his wife of 68 years of marriage, June, sons Richard (Cathy) and Adam (Donna), grandchildren Rich, Catie, Charles, and Carmen, great grandson Orion, and many nieces and nephews.
Dick graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, NJ, where he played football. In 1952, he started working as a clerical helper at PSE&G in Newark, NJ. He enjoyed working on complex engineering matters including the planning and implementation of an electrical infrastructure project at Newark Liberty International Airport. Dick worked his way up to company management and retired after 43 years as Senior Staff Engineer.
He married his high school sweetheart in 1956 and six months later, Dick was drafted by the U.S. Army and served for two years. Upon his return, they started a family and later moved to Fort Lee to raise their sons. Dick was active in the community. He was a member of the Fort Lee Athletic Club, directed the Fort Lee Youth Basketball League, and was involved in the Fort Lee Enrichment Program assisting and teaching grammar school children. He loved sports and was always present to support his sons and their teammates in any activity in which they participated whether it was football, basketball, judo, or his favorite sport – wrestling. He was a well-known figure and supporter of the wrestling community, having never missed a wrestling match in which his sons wrestled. Everyone knew his distinctive and powerful voice as he cheered on his sons and teammates. Dick was also active in Booster Clubs to help support various athletic activities. As a father, he always made himself available to his sons for any need they might have and was always steadfast with his love and support.
After retiring from PSE&G, Dick and June moved to Bradenton, FL. Dick became a member of their Condominium Community Board and later elected President, a position he held for many years. He was a man who loved life and his family. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, cruising, and reading, and was a life-long NY Giants fan.
Dick was the youngest of six children; preceded by his brothers Max and John both World War II veterans, and sisters Elizabeth, Vernoy, & Josephine – a great generation of wonderful people.
Information regarding a memorial service is not available at this time and will be updated once available.
Many thanks to the wonderful people at Discovery Commons, Bradenton, FL and Hospice.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207, is in charge of arrangements.
