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Philip A. Faust
December 15, 2024
Still hard to believe our good buddy, Richie, has been gone for over 20 years now. We were good friends going back to the 70's, starting at General Motors Institute and both of us being sponsored as Engineering Co op students at the former Chevy Tonawanda Foundry. Worked on a number of big plant improvements projects with Rich and we both throughly enjoyed our free time together hunting, fishing and harvesting firewood. You just never know when your numbers up and as I get older, I'm far more humble as well as appreciative of each new day that our Lord gives us. God bless you Rich & family and may you RIP!
Nancy Booker Fatta
January 3, 2012
Marcy - I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. May the Lord's peace be upon you and your family as you wade through this difficult time. Love and memories last forever - may yours keep you strong.
The most precious Father and Son. I love you both.
Marcy Wood
December 31, 2011
Rich and Correy at Correy's graduation from ECC this May, 2011. We were so proud of him. Rich was just beaming that evening at dinner and at the ceremony. God has bleassed you Rich. You are so missed.
Marcy Wood
December 27, 2011
Rich, I will miss you and love you forever as I told you until the end. The most precious gift that you gave to me was our miracle son, Correy. I promise you I will take care of him just as you did. You were a wonderful father not only to Correy but to Cheryl, Robin and Jayson as well. Without your wise guidance, they would not be the wonderful and successful adults that they are today. Thank you for a wonderful life and until we meet again, I will always love you. Marcy xo
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Frank Dittly
December 23, 2011
Being Rich's cousin and very close when we where very young I'll miss those days when my family and his would help his parents, staying out of trouble while they built the house in Clarance,NY I hadn't seen him in years
and mourn his death my prayers are many as my tears.
December 23, 2011
I am so so sorry for the loss of Richard. It was a shock (for me) to hear. I can't imagine how devastating his loss is for his family. No time is the best, but happening so close to Christmas is doubly sad. Love and blessings to all of his family and friends.
Virginia M.
Ron Ensminger
December 22, 2011
Correy,friends, and loved ones, Rich was an amazing man, he was a person who truly made the world a better place. His passion for the outdoors will always be remembered by so many. I will never forget all our conversations on all aspects of life weather it was fixing something that was broke or the guidance he provided on how to deal a difficult situation. Correy your dad loved you more than you can imagine I would ask him what you are up to and he would tell me how your off chasing some band somewhere and would then reply but "Ems thats what he called me why I dont know" the boy is making progress. Rich touched so many lives in so many different ways it is hard to imagine the world without him. On fri we will lay to rest a father, loved one, family member, friend,and mentor. Woody it was a true honor to be your friend and pupil you will be greatly missed by so many and as you said to me so many times when we would hang up the phone "stay in touch"
James Fenn
December 22, 2011
Correy,
It is not surprising to read so many wonderful tributes to "Woody". He was always reaching out with some tidbit of information or making some connection happen. I had the pleasure of working with your dad at Delphi and we stayed in touch since then. It was always a treat just to say hello and share a story with him. My sincere condolences.
Jack & Rosanne Santillo
December 22, 2011
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this very sad and difficult time. Rich was a special friend that we have known for many years. We will always remember the many fun and special times we had together. He will be in our hearts and memory forever. Until we meet again Rich...God Bless you and your family!
Gaye Udell
December 22, 2011
Correy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I worked with your Dad in Supplier Quality at Delphi for several years. He talked about you often and we shared stories with each other about our kids. I'll always remember the smile on his face and the "wink" he would give me as he passed my desk. He was a great man who will forever live on in our memories.
sylvia cleary
December 22, 2011
To all the loved ones and family of Rich, I want to offer my sincerest condolences, I know how much he must have meant to you. There are never adequate words at these times, but I am truly sorry for your loss.
Robin Cordell Sommers
December 22, 2011
I worked with Rich at Delphi. He was such a nice man and always professional. I hope that you can take comfort some in all the wonderful memories that people are sharing. Rich definately touched a lot of people and made an quite an impression. You should be proud. He and your family are in my family's prayers.
Curt & Janis Cashmore
December 22, 2011
Corrie - We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Knew your Dad from our days at Parker Elementary and until now would run into each other frequently only to share many stories (usually deer hunting stories) together, but also comparing life's challenges we have faced and of course many fond memories of families. He was a good friend and always counted on to share and help when needed. What a fine example of model citizen he did embrace. Rich, you will be missed by many. Until that day we meet again. You and family are in our prayers.
Phil & Linda Faust
December 22, 2011
Correy & Family, Sorry to hear of your
Dad's passing. We go back to the 70's when we worked at the Chevy Foundry. Around this time of year, in late 1978, Rich & me put together a last minute plant improvement project, which we had done over the Christmas break. It involved spending almost $1 million, in unapproved money! It was successful, and Rich was always proud to say - "Well, how much have you ever spent that wasn't approved & still kept your job?" That was his approach to life - take the smart risk - profit from the accomplishment - then on to the next move. Later, after Chevy closed, Rich transferred to Harrison & my family was sent to a GM plant in Illinois. Over several years, Rich was the key person who helped us eventually get transferred to Harrison & back to our home. We are forever grateful for this. Lots of memories - fishing, hunting & knocking down some trees. Rich lived life to the fullest. May God be with you & in your sorrow. Please remember that there are a lot of folks out there that will always care about you. Phil Faust
Earl Letzelter
December 22, 2011
Correy, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was truely a good man and I enjoyed every minute spent with him. Heaven is a little richer because of his presence.
Jill (Smith) Near
December 22, 2011
Aunt Bonnie,
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your partner. There are no words anyone can say to you to make the pain lessen. Cherrish the memories of the times you did have together. We are thinking about you. Hugs to you and Erin. This too shall pass.
Love,
Jill Near and Family, Charlotte, NC
December 22, 2011
My family and I were so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He was a good neighbor to my parents. My Dad, who passed away last year, always told me what a nice guy he was. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. If there's anything you need, please let us know.
- The Dowdell's (on Donnington)
Brandon Metz
December 22, 2011
Correy,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Rich was family friend and will be greatly missed.
Sande Tedesco Sr.
December 22, 2011
To Rich's family,i frist meant Rich about 30 years ago when he worked at chevy and i was an ironworker and have been friends since, we deer hunted together and spent GREAT times together, he kept his health problems to himself so i was so surprised to hear of his passing, my condolences and i'll miss him
Eric Militello
December 22, 2011
Corrie,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Your dad was such a good friend and always had a good story to share. He always told me to cherish every moment with my son and family, since life is so short. He would invite us out to hunt with him and I'll forever remember those days spent afield with him. We'll all miss this very compassionate and intelligent friend. God bless you and your family at this most difficult time.
December 22, 2011
To the entire Wood family: Joey, Ethan and I were shocked and profoundly saddened when we heard the news. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Marsha Jacobs
Judi Wilfong
December 22, 2011
Correy, I just got an e-mail telling me of the loss of your Dad. I am in total shock and wish I didn't live so far away. I am your Dad's cousin. I actually, lived with your grandparents, your Dad and Aunt two summers on Krauss Rd. I was the "babysitter" while your grandparents worked. Your Dad always kept me on my toes but we had a wonderful time. One huge memory was the day he cut his foot on some glass. It wasn't a pretty picture. I am not good with the sight of blood. I can still picture him standing in the bathroom with his foot in the sink! This may not mean a whole lot to you but your grandmother was instrumental in my parents adopting twins from the hospital she worked at. I am forever grateful for that gift. Your Dad was loved by his extended family. I know he is enjoying the benefits of heaven right now. What he wants more than anything else is for you to "be there" when your time comes. Your loss is huge and you will grieve but hold on to all the wonderful memories that you have of a wonderful man. My love and prayers are with you.
The proud hunter
Jack Kirchgraber
December 22, 2011
I will always remember Woody as Mr. "Field & Stream" He used to talk about his hunting & fishing trips. After retiring from Delphi he often called me to talk over Health Care & pension. He will be missed by all.
Jack & Molly Kirchgraber
Gary Broderick, President
December 22, 2011
To the Family,
Please accept my condolences and those of the Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club, The Niagara County Snowmobile Federation and the New York State Snowmobile Association. I've known Rich as long as I've been involved in snowmobiling. He was a huge asset to the Northern Erie Sno-Seekers and their grooming program and he will be sorely missed by all of us. He will be remembered fondly by all of us. Again, please accept our condolences and please feel free to call on any or all of us if you need anything.
Nancy Horn
December 22, 2011
Jayne and the Wood family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. This is just so very, very sad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss.
Gary Roth
December 21, 2011
Rick and I grew up together. I will never understand why these things happen. Rick was always there to help with anything you needed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this most difficult time. Rick you be greatly missed. Gary and Kathie
Wendy Weaver-DellaNeve
December 21, 2011
Correy and Family, your father helped to make me the better person that I am today. I have known him since I was just a little girl and there where times your dad was there for me when my own was not. I, having lost my father 8mts ago, your dads friend; I share your pain and understand more than you know what an awful feeling you have right now. It doesn't go away but time helps you to deal with it and I hope I can share with you all the wonderful things your father talked about you to me! I loved that man like my own and I pray for some kind of peace for all of you. It is a tragic loss, He was a GREAT giving Wonderful man, I will miss him with all my heart. God Bless
December 21, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. Rich was an awesome person - kind, compassionate, intelligent and incredibly calm even in the most stressful situations. We need more people like him in this world. He will be missed.
Nadine Sinatra
December 21, 2011
Robin:
Sorry for you loss, our prayers are with you at this diffucult time. I will always be here for you.
Always,
Nay
RAFAEL M
December 21, 2011
My prayers goes out to family and friends he was a great man that did great things on earth while he was here and touched many lives and will never be forgotten "Rafael M (BUFFALO,NY)
marcia platte
December 21, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Steck
December 21, 2011
Some things in life we truly will never understand. My thought's and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.
December 21, 2011
Correy,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Timmy and Gretchen
Kurt Rottner
December 21, 2011
I worked with Rich at Delphi (GM) for many years. He was a great mentor and always kept in touch even after he retired. He always told me that family was the most important thing in life and we always ended up talking about our kids and how to raise and guide them. He also told me to live each day to the fullest because you don't know when it will be your last. I know he aspired to that by his involvement in so many activities and peoples lives around the community. He had a kind heart and a great gift of gab. He will be greatly missed but his memory will live in our hearts by the impression that he left on all the people he touched.
December 21, 2011
Jayne. Sorry to hear of the loss of Rick.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Donnalee, San Diego
david smith
December 21, 2011
correy,Words can not begin to express the feelings of sadness and disbelief Anne and I are having with the loss of your dad. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. As I sit and reflect,we find Woodys footprint all around our world. The tractor and jetski he helped me maintain they are sitting under the shed he helped me build this fall. The bluebird houses we mounted he was alway telling me to clean out. He touched the lives of so many people in so many ways, we cant imagine a world without him. Our loss is in some strange way comforted with the idea that heaven has the best damn character we ever had the pleasure of knowing. David and Anne Smith
December 21, 2011
My thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family. Alice Mc Guire (Trenton, Ohio)
anne smith
December 21, 2011
Correy,Words can not begin to express the feelings of sadness and disbelief anne and I are having with the loss of your Dad. Our deepest sympathys to you and your family. As I sit and reflect, we find woodys footprint all around our world,the tractor and jetski he helped me maintain they sit under the shed he helped me build this fall. the bluebird houses we mounted he was always on me to clean them out.He touched the lives of so many people. We can not imagine a world without him. Our loss is in some strange way comforted with the idea that heaven now has the best damn character we ever had the pleasure of knowing. David and Anne Smith
Jodi Walen
December 21, 2011
Correy, I got to know your father during a motorcycle trip along the coast of Maine a few years back with my mom and Bill. He was a great guy and I know he'll be missed by many friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jean Hassenfratz
December 21, 2011
Robin,
I am so sorry for the loss of your step-father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May memories of good times comfort you in this time of sorrow.
December 21, 2011
Corey, we are so sorry for your loss, your father was an amazing man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anna and Scott Greco
Kelly Bernsdorf-Hollister
December 21, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss! Your house was like a second house to me growing up and i have nothing but very fond memories of Rich. May peace be with all of you at this tragic time.
Bonnie Arnone
December 21, 2011
Correy,
Words can not express how saddened I was to hear about your dad. He was truly a very special man with a heart of gold and he loved you very much, He would always tell me, everything he did, he did for you, God Bless You, you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be forever in my heart and memories. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kerrie Roslund
December 21, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rich @ Delphi and he always made me laugh.
Cindy hausle
December 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Richard's family. I am so sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed my bantering with Rich!! What a loss to all of us.
Cindy Hausle
Bev and Dale Loscher
December 21, 2011
Correy,
Dear Cousin, your Dad was one of a kind..will be surely missed. Praying constantly for you.
tiffany hallows
December 21, 2011
May God be with you during this time. so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
December 21, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked for Rich at Delphi and he was truly a wonderful man who always brought a smile to my face. My condolences to all.
Ann Criswell-Gebel
Ginny
December 21, 2011
Correy, so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bonnie Arnone
December 21, 2011
Correy,
Words can not begin to express how saddened I was to hear about your Dad. He was truly a special man with a heart gold and loved you so much. He would always tell me, everything he did, he was doing for you. You are in my prayers Correy. God Bless you and your family. He will be forever in my heart and memories.
December 21, 2011
Correy, we are so truely sorry for your loss. you know you can call us for
anything. you are in our family prayers. Stanek family
Susan Schott
December 21, 2011
Dear Family of Rich Wood
Rich worked in my group at Delphi in Supplier Quality. I was so shocked to hear of his passing. We spoke on the phone not too very long ago. You are all in my prayers and may God rest his soul in peace.
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