Alfred “Rick” Fredrick Montrose, III., 68, of California, MD formerly from Virginia Beach, VA passed away on October 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Born on July 17, 1949 in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Doris Jeannette Nash and Alfred “Fritz” Fredrick Montrose both of Virginia Beach, VA. Rick was the loving husband of Constancia “Ching” Montrose of California, MD. Rick is survived by his children; Alfred “Rick” Fredrick Montrose IV of Chesapeake, VA, James R. Montrose of Jacksonville, FL, Rhonda M. Montrose of Virginia Beach, VA, Christian J. Montrose of California, MD, Amanda S. Montrose, FL, and 4 grandchildren. As well as, siblings; Chari Curtis, Gisselle “Kim” Chaffin, Leonel “Butch” Godbout, and Michael “Mike” Montrose. He graduated from Bayside High School in 1967. Rick served in the United States Navy for 20 years, majority of career in the P-3 Orion aircraft community as a Flight Engineer from 1966 to 1988. Rick also spent over 50 years volunteering with various Fire, Rescue and Police organizations starting at age 16 in Virginia Beach, VA continuing in Florida and finally in St. Mary’s County, MD. He earned a Technical Aeronautical Engineering Degree from Emory Riddle School in 1986. Rick was an Aeronautical/Safety Engineer for Boeing, retiring in 2005.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 6, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with Firemen’s prayers recited at 7:00 PM, in the Bay District Vol. Fire Department Social Hall Lexington Park, MD with Chaplain Keith Fairfax will be officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, VA.