Richard O. "Nemo" Hastings, 84, of Delmar, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. He was born on November 24, 1925 in Delmar, Maryland, a son of the late Norman and Gertie Figgs Hastings. Mr. Hastings was a 1943 graduate of Delmar High School. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He was a member of St. Stephens United Methodist Church in Delmar and the Delmar Lions Club. During his working years, he owned and operated the Delmar Cash & Carry, he had a painting business, and he was a letter carrier for the Delmar Post Office, retiring in 1989. He is survived by two sisters, Margaret Witte and Shirley Martin, both of Salisbury, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Carrie Hastings, his second wife, Peggy Jean Hastings, and a brother, Odel M. Hastings. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Short Funeral Home, 13 East Grove Street in Delmar. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Reverend Marsha Carpenter will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow the service at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Delmar. In memory of Mr. Hastings, contributions may be sent to the Delmar Fire Department, P.O. Box 143, Delmar, DE 19940 or to the Humane Society of Wicomico County, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com