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Richard Wood

Tucson, Arizona

1947 - 2023 (Age 75)

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Richard WoodDecember 28, 1947 - July 26, 2023Richard (Rich) Thomas Wood, a fourth generation San Franciscan who was very proud that many of his ancestors survived the 1906 earthquake and fire, died in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 75 on July 26, 2023 from complications of metastatic liver...

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Many thanks for your kind words, Ken!

Susan, What a neat gesture on their part. As someone with a USF Ed.D., I'm happy to welcome Rich to the fraternity. Be well, Ken

I have a story to share concerning my remarkable husband. In the 1980s, after receiving a master's degree from the University of Portland, my husband began doctoral studies with the University of San Francisco's School of Education. An unfortunate set of circumstances beyond his control disrupted his doctoral committee. After my husband's death, I contacted the USF School of Education asking if they would consider awarding him a posthumous master's degree in recognition of the work he had...

Susan, we just discovered your loss. We are deeply sorry for the passing of your husband and mother. Teresa and I are here for you. Your Brother and Sister-In-Christ forever!

RIP Rich-another Class of 66 gone but not forgotten!

He was a long time client & neighbor .... Loved talking to him & sharing stories ...Always missed him in the neighborhood & in the salon ( I was his barber /hair cutter ) .... SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ....GONE WAAAAY TOOO SOON ....

By all accounts an exemplary life, epitomizing Sacred Heart's motto, "Enter to Learn; Leave to Serve." An early memory's from fifth grade at MHR and the NorCal championship baseball game at West Sunset. I remember, from my vantage point at shortstop, marveling at Rich behind the plate, a rock all season with Bobby Beard firing bullets. The Hayward visitors actually got two hits at the newly opened West Sunset. But, we prevailed in extra innings, 1-0, to win the championship. Clearly,...

I knew Richard from Most Holy Redeemer. R.I.P. Richard

I was Richard's assistant at the US Probation Office in the mid-1970s. He always came to work with a smile. May his memory be a blessing.