Mr. Richard "Dick" Hajec

May 4, 1935 - December 11, 2019

Richard “Dick” Hajec, age 84, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his home in Pawleys Island SC with his family by his side. Born in Webster, MA, Dick was the son of the late George and Katherine Hajec. Dick is also predeceased by his brother Donald. Dick was very active in his community. He was the first president of the Tradition Club HOA. He then was on the board of Litchfield By the Sea. He loved to play golf and started the golf group known as the12 Apostles, which he was very proud of. He enjoyed traveling the world with his wife Lucy. Dick also liked to snow ski. The biggest sunshine in his life was spending time with his family and especially his grandkids. Dick is a graduate of Worchester Poly Tech and then went on to the University of Iowa for grad school. He was a licensed PE Engineer. His business career included Rotron Fan Company in Woodstock, NY and Spencer Turbine Company in Windsor, CT. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Lucy, daughter Jane Arnone (Bill) of CT; sons Richard Hajec Jr. (Lori) of NH/FL and Ted (Lori) of TX; and seven grandchildren, Jordan, Colby, Abby, Jacob, Anna Hajec and Samantha, Billy Arnone. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Tidelands Hospice, 2591N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 17,2019 at Goldfinch Funeral Home Murrells Inlet, SC. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is handling arrangements.