Frederick Nickolas Fischetti "Rick Card", 61 of Mechanicsville, MD died November 10, 2009 at his residence after a long and brave battle with ALS.

Born October 26, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Frederick J. and step-mother Rita Fischetti and his mother Nickie Bergiadis.

He moved to Kensington, MD as a teenager and graduated from Albert Einstein High School in 1967.

Rick was a Journeyman Electrician with IBEW Local 26. He worked for Mona Electric for last 6 years; he also spent many years as a builder and contractor in southern Maryland.

Rick was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

He is survived by his wife and eternal companion, Mindy and their three children; Benjamin, Jack and Isabella, his children; Brytana Fischetti of Richmond, VA and Justin Fischetti, (Jessica) of Laurel, MD, grandchildren; Dante, Justice and Jacob, siblings; Michael Fischetti of Chesapeake, VA and Mary Jude Austin of Salt Lake City, UT.

Rick will be missed by so many that knew and loved him. This journey was taken with so many friends and family and he loved all of them so much.

Family will receive friends for Rick's Life Celebration on Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD A Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11 a.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, California, MD, with Bishop Dennis Reed officiating.

Pallbearers will be; Michael Fischetti, Justin Fischetti, Dean Wells, Dennis Reed, Mark Henderson, Randy Kurdy, Benjamin Fischetti, Jack Fischetti and Chuck Tolson.

Interment will follow in the Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.