Richard T. Hopcraft
Richard T. “Rick” Hopcraft, 73, of Costa Mesa, died on April 8, at his home in Costa Mesa, of complications from heart disease and other illnesses. Mr. Hopcraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the eldest of six children of Richard T. and Dorothy (Kindelan) Hopcraft.
During his youth, Rick was an Eagle Scout, co-captain of a championship basketball team, attended Providence College, and then served in the National Guard’s 107th Signal Company on active duty in Vietnam. After his military service Rick moved to Orange County, worked at the Costa Mesa Country Club as a greenskeeper, and then began a highly-successful career in real estate. Rick spent forty years with First American Title Company, becoming a Vice President of National Sales. Rick was presented with the company’s first annual John Lusk Memorial award for his community service, including support for the City of Hope, which he supported for more than 20 years.
Rick served on the board of directors for the Orange County chapter of Women in Commercial Real Estate, and supported fundraising efforts for the Building Industry Association, the March of Dimes, the Boy Scouts of America, the International Council of Shopping Centers’ Southern California Program Committee, and the Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives.
Known for his generosity and humor, Rick leaves a legion of friends and fans. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Moore and Kate Carter, both of Sarasota, Florida; brother, Robbie, of Panama City; brother, Steve, and sister-in-law Janice Hopcraft; and many nieces and nephews, who were dear to him.
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