Arthur Curtis Dick

6/19/22

Arthur Curtis Dick, 74, passed away in his home in Owings Mills, MD on Sunday, June 19, Father’s Day, 2022. He had recently been diagnosed with ALS. Art was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on July 8, 1947, one of two sons of Ronald and Marion Dick.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Mike. He is survived by his wife Kyle, his two daughters and their spouses: Stephanie Radman (Daniel) of New Canaan, CT, Gretchen Fedeli (Richard) of New Canaan, CT, his two step-daughters: Karen McGinty of Black Rock, CT and Melissa Harting ( Jeremy) of Owings Mills, MD. He also had five grandchildren: Peter, Nicholas and Sophia Radman and Mia and Kate Fedeli and 2 step-grandchildren Hadley and Harper Harting.

Art graduated from Stamford High School in 1965. He received a Bachelors of Science degree in Education from Southern Connecticut State University in 1969, a Master of Science degree in Education from the University of Bridgeport in 1971, a Sixth Year degree in Education Management from the University of Bridgeport in 1990 and a Master of Arts degree in Religion from the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1997. Art was big on education, an avid reader throughout his entire life. Art was always an athlete and loved the sport of football. He played center and punter for Southern Connecticut State University. From there he started his career as a beloved Stamford Public School teacher, teaching for 26 years at Cloonan Middle School, Rippowam High School, Westhill High School and Stamford High

School. He was admired and respected on and off the field as Coach Dick and was dedicated to coaching girls softball, boys swimming and diving and football.

After teaching retirement, Art spent many years traveling as a missionary to Guatemala. He and Kyle lived for twelve years outside of Miami, Florida as church builders for the Hispanic community. He loved nothing more than going back to Stamford, Connecticut to visit with family and friends and, to enjoy Colony pizza and food from Pellicci’s. The role of grandfather meant everything to Art. He made it for the birth of every grandchild, even flying in from Guatemala. He made every effort to attend dance recitals, football games, dive meets and musical performances.

Art was also a gourmet chef, an avid gardener and an artist. Known to many as tough Coach D, he was known to most for his big smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He dedicated his life to educating and helping others, and to spreading the word of Jesus.

A memorial service will take place on August 13th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia’s Church, Stamford, Connecticut.