Lee Lawrence Lydick, 1SG-US Army-Retired, 79, of Clearwater, FL. Funeral Mass is 11:00 AM, Thursday-September 11, 2008 at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor, FL 34695. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 AM until service time. Graveside services will full military honors will be at 2:30 PM, Thursday-September 11, 2008 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made in honor of Lee to the Hospice Foundation of the FL Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760 or www.thehospice.org 727 586-4432.
Lee was born in Indiana, PA to Howard and Velma Lydick and served in the US Army during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During his US Army career, he was a Combat Medic and was awarded the following decorations: Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal with five awards; American Defense Service Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Army of the Occupation Medal; National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Service Medal with 60 devices; Republic of Korea War Service Medal; Presidential Unit Citation Army; Presidential Unit Citation Navy; Meritorious Unit Commendation Army; Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation; Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation; Combat Medic Badge; US Army Expert Qualification Badge in Rifle, Pistol, and Grenade; a US Army Driver’s Badge and was a member of the Adjutant Generals Corps Regiment. After his retirement from the US Army, he moved here from Indianapolis, IN and worked for Clearwater Central Catholic High School and later for the Pinellas County Water Utility Department where he retired after a successful career in 1989.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Lydick of Clearwater, FL; his four sons: Mike Lydick, James Lydick of Portland, OR, Steven Lydick of Clearwater, FL and Scott Lydick of Caballo, NM; two step children: Clifford Tintera of Clearwater, FL and Robert Tintera of Tampa, FL; a brother in law, Colonel Michael Prendergast and his wife, Naomi of MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL and two grandchildren.
Thanks for being a great husband to Anita, a father figure and role model to Cliff, Bob and Michael, a mentor and career counselor to an American Soldier who still serves, an uncle and — simultaneously — a grandfather figure to Melissa and Robert, and so much more. You will be missed, but we all know that you can now rest the deserved peace that all American Soldiers earn through their selfless sacrifices, courage, and devotion to duty. Rest well, and rest in peace. Love, Mike and Naomi
Uncle Lee, You will be missed. I hope you are in a better place now. We love you.
the Baugh Family
Lee is my mom, Carole’s, cousin and I still have a purse he brought me from one of trips overseas when I was a little girl. Lee was a great person and fun to be around. He will definately be missed. Our regards to Anita and the boys!
The Haynes Family
Our thoughts go out to the entire Lydick family. He served his country and family well and will be missed. Rest well, Lee.
The Esteppe family
Anita, I’m so sorry to hear about Lee. Mom kept me informed to how he was doing. I feel bad that I wasn’t able to come and visit before I left Florida.
Take care of yourself.
You are in my prayers.
Love, Carole
Anita, I’m very sorry for your loss. You know that you can call anytime if there is anything we can do for you over here,
Your cousin, Steve P.
I miss you Dad so much and think of u all the time.I wish we could of spent more time together.You we’re hard as a rock and know I know why.Thank you for being the Father you were I love dad and miss so much God be with you rest in peace we will meet again.love you your son Scott p. Lydick.