Dr. David W. Krick

Dr. David W. Krick, DVM, age 67, of High Bridge, New Jersey, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  

David was born on January 7, 1956 in Rockville Centre, New York, the son of the late Warren Edwin Krick and the late Holly Ann Krick.  He was the loving and devoted husband of Nora Donohue Krick.  The couple were high school sweethearts and were married for 45 years.  They resided in Nutley, New Jersey for 30 years before moving to High Bridge, New Jersey in 2019.  

David is also survived by his son Jared David Krick and daughter-in-law Kathryn Blaze; one grandson Dempsey Blaze Krick; his five siblings:  Elisabeth Krick, Leslie Krick Hegge, Leigh Ann Willsen and her husband Joseph, Brian Charles Krick and his wife Jill, and Nicole Janine Krick and her husband Carl Veneziano; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, four godchildren, and a large circle of close friends and colleagues. 

David graduated from Baldwin Senior High School in Baldwin, New York.  In 1978, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State University of New York in Albany, New York with his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.  In 1982, he graduated from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

A distinguished veterinarian, he had a rich career with various practices:  Parkway Veterinary Clinic in Virginia; Arlington Dog & Cat Hospital of Kearny; Fairlawn Animal Hospital; and the Dog, Cat & Bird Clinic of Nutley from which he retired in 2020.  In addition, he established his own business, the Veterinary Relief Service to the Small Animal Practitioner, LLC. Dr. Krick was a member of The American Veterinary Medical Association.  Among his many interests, David enjoyed barbecuing, photography, gardening, woodworking, hiking, and birdwatching, as well as spending time with his family and friends.

Calling hours will take place Sunday, July 9, 2023from 1:00 to 4:00 PM with a memorial service at 4:00 PM at Scarponi-Bright Funeral Home, 26 Main Street, Lebanon, New Jersey.  Interment will take place at Amityville Cemetery, 55 Harrison Avenue, Amityville, New York on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 12:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey Hospice, https://donate.onecause.com/vnannj/donate.  

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