Honeoye: At age 65, Richard “Rick” Frost passed suddenly on March 31, 2024 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. He was born on November 18, 1958, in Canandaigua, NY to the late William C. and Flavia Joy (Gentilli) Frost. In addition to his parents, his sister-in-law Patricia Duplessis predeceased him. He is survived by his wife Janet (Britton) Frost; his daughter Jessie (Nate) Miller, brothers Robert (Betty) Frost, Hue (Lucretia) Vuong, sister Diana (Andy) Blum, sister-in-laws, Sharon Chau, Pamela (Karl) Schill, Carol Mensinger, brother-in-laws, Leon Britton, Allen (Karen) Britton, Brian Britton as well as several nieces and nephews, and his beloved dogs, Bear and Hunter.
Rick attended Honeoye Central School and graduated in 1978. Every summer while he was in school, he would travel back to his mom’s hometown of Trieste, Italy with his mom and brother. Very shortly after graduation, he met his wife, Jan Britton, and they began dating. After starting their relationship, they began drag racing, even racing each other at times, and running the car show circuit with multiple friends. Rick drove tractor-trailer for a living and finally ended up at his favorite career, working for Huff Equipment as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver.
In 1994, Rick joined the Richmond Fire Department, wanting to be an apparatus operator only. Shortly joining he was elected into the position of Lieutenant and his idea of being an apparatus driver only was over. He has been an officer ever since then, reaching the position of Chief which he held for 11 years, ultimately stepping down in 2023 so his daughter could step into his footsteps as Chief.
In 1995, Rick and Jan welcomed their baby girl, Jessica, and their lives were never the same. As a very close family, the three of them traveled everywhere together, including Disney World multiple times, which was their favorite place to travel to. The three of them opened their restaurant, Main Street Deli, in 2004 on Main St in Honeoye. The restaurant closed in 2006 and was moved onto the road as Triple R BBQ (Rick’s Rolling Restaurant). In 2008, Rick was hired to be the caterer for the staff of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Rick, Jan, and Jessie traveled all over the country for a full season until the show was canceled. In 2011, he began working for the Richmond Highway Department while also traveling the fair circuit with his BBQ business in the summer. Rick retired from the Highway Department Christmas of 2023 and finally got to travel in his Freightliner to Florida with Jan for 6 weeks doing whatever they wanted to. Rick was so proud of what he had accomplished for the Richmond Fire Department, but more importantly very proud of the family he had grown. Not only is he survived by the people listed above, but by his legacy to the fire service and all who met him. If Rick could pass on one thing, he would want everyone to know to work hard and don’t back down on something you truly believe in.
Friends and family are invited to call from 3-7 PM on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye. Rick’s Funeral Service will be held on April 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the United Church of Christ 8758 Main St. Honeoye. Memorial contributions can be made to: Richmond Fire Department 8741 Main St, Honeoye, NY 14471, or Happy Tails 2676 County Road 48, Canandaigua, NY 14424. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
To the entire Frost family: I am profoundly sorry about Rick’s passing. His contributions to the community were treasured. My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry, Jan and family. RIP fly high sweet soul
Jan, Jesse and Nate,
My deepest condolences to you all, I was blessed to known Rick and to be able to call him my friend. His personality was bigger than he was, a great father and a loving husband. I will truly miss our bantering back and forth. He was a gentle giant and will certainly be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
RIP my friend…..
Jan, Jess and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Rick gave so much to our community, volunteering so much of his life to help anyone in need. May he rest in peace. Cherish your memories, our thoughts are with you. Daryl and Ide
Dear Jan, Jes and family,
We are so sorry for the deep loss of Rick. Such a great guy to so many. He was a Honeoye staple for all of his life. He accomplished so much in his life and was a very proud guy. He certainly loved you Janet and then came along his beautiful daughter Jessica, you certainly made him a proud dad. Remember all of the happy and special memories that you all shared together, as these will bring you much comfort as time goes on. God Bless you all and know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to ask. With love and sympathies, Kim, Glenn, Alyssa and Cody Richardson
Jan, Jessie and Rick’s family
We are so very sorry for your loss. I feel it is a loss for my husband and I as well for we moved in as a neighbor of Bill and Joy and the boys and eventually Ricky and his bride. We often talked with Rick in his teenage years driving a hot rod down the road and spinning around in the intersection. He had no fear. I also worked with Rick on the cemetery committee for many years and his help was invaluable. He and Jan were great neighbors and what a fantastic cook. I would step outside to smell what ever he was smoking or cooking on his grill. But most of all I remember and will miss that great smile and wonderful laugh.
Rest in peace Rick.
My condolences to Ricks family. I graduated with Rick in 1978 and we have many good memories from school. Rick joined the Richmond Fire Department and I belonged to Branchport Keuka Park Fire Dept. We had several conversations and advise which helped me as I advanced to becoming Chief. I will miss his harassing me and his laugh. Rick is so proud of his daughter and even though he isn’t here he will always be by her side. God Bless you Rick you will be missed by many
RIP Ricky! Heard this song and thought of you immediately.
https://youtu.be/wHbGhEfnh2E?si=KP0Of5fWQ6byiRVa
Rick and jan have always been great friends and he helped tremendously with my father when he had his accident and I am more appreciative of all the time they helped my family he will be surely missed and my thoughts are with the family
So sorry to hear Rick was great guy I work with him as part of Hemlock Fire Dept he will be missed
I am deeply sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Rick was a very giving and caring man.
He touched many people who will always remember all the things that Rick along with his wife Jan and daughter Jessica were always there for those calls over the HFD. His Corvette and love for the cars and never missing the tractor show.
Also, Rick sure could cook and was a rather good DJ too. I feel blessed to have
gotten to know Rick, Jan, and Jessica for many years. The memories will always
remain . My heart breaks for Jan and Jessica and all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
RIP My Brother Your in a better Place Now . You will be missed by All
My sympathy to Jan, Jessie & the extended family. Living in Honeoye, everyone knew the Frost family. Rick was devoted to the small community & I’m sure will be missed. Rest in peace.
Rick was a large and intimidating person but once you got to know him he was loving caring and jovial kind hearted person. During my short time knowing Rick I came to respect him for what he had accomplished in his life his family and his legacy with Richmond FD. One of the reasons I loved the Richmond FD was because Rick was fair respectful easy going boss. I loved it so much I became a volunteer until I had to leave do to conflicts of interest with the staffing company I was associated with. I sadly left Richmond FD to pursue most lucrative aspirations. But I always regretted leaving because I enjoy the time I had chatting with Rick and being a part of the team he built. I respected Rick like mentor and father figure because he looked after the FD members like he did as if they where his children. Rick will be missed in the hearts of those he touched but I consider myself blessed to have known Rick. may he continue his travels in the big highway of the sky with much brotherly love and respect sincerely Adam
Rick was a big part of this town and will be missed forever rip my friend will miss seeing you in west Shurfine honeoye
Our sympathy and prayers go out to Jan, Jessie and the rest of Rick’s family. You will be missed Rick.
Jan and Jess,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Rick’s contributions to our town were invaluable. Thank you for your service, Rick.
Sincere sympathy,
Mary J. Watson
What a terrible shock & loss to all who knew & loved Rick and to the community. Thank you, Rick, for your dedication to family & friends. You will surely be missed.
I talked with you on the phone while you were in the hospital. I needed some advice, just like the many times I’d confide in you previously. Your wisdom and experience always solved problems. I always loved your leadership style, too.
Hardly a day goes by that I don’t ask myself, “What would Rick say?” We were so lucky to have you as Fire Chief, trainer, mentor and friend. I’m also going to miss your great cooking! You had many talents and much love.
So very sorry the for your loss of Rick, he will be missed by so many. My prayers are with you all.
We have known Rick and Jan for at least 40 years, getting together just about every weekend whether it was at our house or theirs, helping at their car show at the fairgrounds or the halloween parties at their house or just sitting around listening to Hank Williams Jr all the time (lol) drinking, eating and most of all laughing, those were the days! Then kids came along for us all and the weekend get together stopped but we were there for each other but in different ways. Rick had a big heart and would lend a helping hand whenever asked. Rick will be forever missed and never forgotten, rest in peace and know that Jessie will be fine in this crazy world cause you and Jan raised her to be strong, kind and caring just like you both! Honored to have called you our friend!
I am so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing There are so many great memories of Rick that Im sure will be shared during this time. Everyone knew him for his family, hard work and love of the community. I will share a story which makes me smile every time I think of it. As a young girl my family & Rick’s family all lived on the same road. I loved his Mom Joy and one day they needed someone to babysit for Ricky & Bobby, Joy called my parents and Mom said sure. Well it was summer time, hot so boys decided to get their camo heavy duty squirt guns and chase me around the house. Of course I got the most of it and they sure had fun! Grief has many faces and you will travel through them all ,people don’t know what to say. Lean on your family/friends/daughter Jess will need all of them. Rick was proud of his wife & daughter & Honeoye community
So sorry for to hear this. Rick was a HUGE part of Hemlock “Little Worlds” Fair and was not only a LONG time vendor but as Chief he brought many people and equipment to the fair to protect everyone and make sure EVERYONE was safe. He sure gave back.