Richard W. Hankins 78 of Howell, N.J. went home to His Lord Jesus on Thursday, May 15, 2025 with the love of his life, Sandi at his bedside. Rick was born in Neptune, N. J. Rick and Sandi were married for 32 years and their love for each other was evident to all.  They owned many homes and settled in the Equestra Community in Howell, N.J.  Rick was considered the rock and spiritual mentor of his family.

Rick attended Shore Regional High School, Rutgers University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he received his Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.  He joined Bell Labs in March of 1970 as a Member of Technical Staff and was promoted throughout his career many times.  He became Vice President of Service Delivery Systems and retired from that position in AT&T after a distinguished 30-year career on May 5, 2000.  Rick was a role model technical leader.  After retiring from AT&T Rick became Executive Administrator for Shore Christian Church in September, 2000 until 2007.  Rick and Sandi enjoyed owning a beautiful vacation home in Vermont, traveling to Europe and in the U.S, playing golf and most of all just spending time together and with family. In 2017 Rick became the Chief Financial Officer for Shore Christian Church.  Rick loved serving the Pastors and the church in many capacities for over 36 years, but most of all he loved teaching the Faith and Healing School with Sandi for the last 15 years which touched hundreds of lives.

Rick was pre-deceased by his son, Richard Michael Hankins, his parents Sylvia and James Dillon, and Father Frederick Hankins.  He is survived by the love of his life Sandi, sister Beverly Shearstone and Richard, niece Natalie Frato and Ron, nephew Jason Skislak and Katie, and grand-niece Lola Meeker Skislak, sister-in-law Rose Arthur and Mark, sister-in-law Jill Rizzo.

Rick will always be remembered for his love and devotion to his wife Sandi, his love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and his service and devotion to Pastor Isaac and Shore Christian Church.  Most of all Rick will be remembered for his unwavering walk of faith in God’s Word.

Visitation will be held at Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Avenue, Long Branch, N.J. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 pm with the funeral service to follow on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00 am.  Interment will be at Woodbine Cemetery in Oceanport, N.J.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Rick’s name to Jersey Shore Dream Center, 3600 NJ-33, Neptune, NJ 07753 Web: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/jersey-shore-dream-center-inc or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 Web: http://www.stjude.org/. The family invites you to leave a note of condolence by selecting the tribute/guestbook link.