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Forrest Richard "Rik" Mckinnon
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Rik began pursuing his lifelong love for ice skating as a student of the Michael Kirby Ice Skating School in Chicago. He went on to perform with the Ice Follies from 1963-1973. After, he owned and managed the Ice Palace Skating Rink in Allentown from 1973-2004. During his career he shaped and influenced many young skaters through coaching figure skating and ice hockey. In his later years, he worked as night manager for the Steel Ice Center for many years until his retirement.
He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Forrest Ryan Mckinnon, a brother, Terry Mckinnon, and a sister, Holly Santucci.
He was preceded in passing by his parents and his stepmother, Fran Mackinnon.
The family will receive family and friends on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 4:30PM until the service at 5PM all at Cathedral Church of the Nativity 321 Wyandotte St, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rik's name to The Michael J. Fox Foundation www.give.michaeljfox.org
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Lisa Cosgrove Kinney
July 12, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Rik. I have so many great memories from skating at the ice Palace. Summers were the best! Rest in peace, Rik.
Joan Wolfe
July 7, 2025
I want to extend my sincere condolences to Rik´s family and friends. I have many fond memories from the Ice Palace watching my daughter Jane learning to skate to eventually taking lessons myself. Rick was always pleasant and very encouraging to all the skaters. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Lore Vadella
July 7, 2025
So sad to hear of Rik's passing...Rik with a "k" referred to me as Lore with an "e".... he was my first skating coach, as an adult skater and king of blade sharpening....we spent many hours skating as a pair practicing those edges and working on my first program....he was such a great guy and will be missed by many....rest in peace Rik....thoughts and prayers to all, take comfort in your wonderful memories
Nilda Batista Fuentes
July 6, 2025
Im so very sorry for you loss, Rick was such an amazing and fun boss, when I worked at the Ice Palace, Ill never forget him.
Nilda Batista Fuentes
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Janene Barber-Chidiac
July 6, 2025
My condolences for the loss of Rik. Great memories made at the Ice Palace & he made an impact on so many ice skaters that grew up at the Rink. RIP & Skate high on those beautiful clouds.
With deepest sympathy.
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