Richard William Toot

Richard “Rick” William Toot, 77, of Mint Hill, NC, died Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, at the Levine and Dickson Hospice Center at Aldersgate. Rick was born in Bayonne, NJ, on June 29, 1948, the son of William and Marie Toot. He grew up in South Plainfield, NJ. Rick attended South Plainfield High School and was a running back on the football team. The team was undefeated state champions his senior year. After high school Rick attended Colgate University, where he played football, and graduated from Lees-McRae College. During his life Rick lived in Detroit and Grand Rapids MI, Rochester NY, St Thomas VI, and the Charlotte NC area, where he has lived the past 26 years. Rick worked in consumer and commercial sales throughout his career, started a promotion company in Rochester, NY, and had a barter company in St. Thomas. This profession fit his personality since Rick loved talking and meeting people and was even known to talk to people in elevators. Rick was involved in many organizations during his life. In his younger years he was a member of the Rochester Huggers Ski Club. As a member of the Matthews-Mint Hill Republican Club he led the police sub lunch program. Rick enjoyed displaying his classic cars at various cruise-in events as part of the Harrisburg Cruisers. He recently joined the Buick Reatta Club. For seven years he was an active board member of Mint Lake Village HOA as a maintenance committee member. Rick also had many hobbies and interests. He was a member of Anytime Fitness and enjoyed working out daily. He was part of a Friday breakfast club where he enjoyed fellowship with men in his community. He enjoyed going to the rifle range. Rick was a problem solver and was always willing to help the people in his life. He enjoyed researching to find solutions. Rick enjoyed watching old westerns, specifically John Wayne movies, the History Channel and Fox News. He was an avid football fan who rooted for the Raiders but was a Buffalo Bills fan at heart. Rick was happiest travelling with his wife Max. They enjoyed visiting friends and family, exploring new wineries, and eating good meals. Rick is survived by: Wife - Maxine (Max) Son - Greg (Beth) Hartner of Howell, MI Step-Daughters - Dawn (Paul) DiPirro of Charlotte, NC and Kimberly (Bruce) Palma of Indian Trail, NC Brother - Tom (Judy) Toot of Rome, PA Sister - Cindi (Jeff) Jackson of Dundee, NY Grandchildren - Marriana and Alexander DiPirro and Jeremy Palma Nephews - Jeff Toot and Greg, Pete, Tim, and Matt DeHann Rick was preceded in death by his beloved dog, Stuart. Rick’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the honor of caring for him and for them. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. Friends may call upon the family at the funeral home from 6:30 to 7:30 with the service to follow in the funeral home chapel at 7:30. In lieu of flowers and in honor of his caring for others, Rick's family gratefully appreciates donations in his name to your favorite charity.

Richard William Toot

June 29, 1948 - July 8, 2025