May God bless you and your...
Many thanks for your kind words, Ken!
Susan E. Swanberg
February 25, 2024 | Family
Tucson, Arizona
1947 - 2023 (Age 75)
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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Susan E. Swanberg
February 25, 2024 | Family
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
Ken Hogarty
February 05, 2024 | School
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 E. Swanberg
February 03, 2024 | Family
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!
Rogene D. Small Jr.
November 20, 2023 | Other
RIP Rich-another Class of 66 gone but not forgotten!
Bob Rowland
October 06, 2023
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 ....
Diann Velaga
September 26, 2023
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,...
Ken Hogarty
August 01, 2023 | School
I knew Richard from Most Holy Redeemer. R.I.P. Richard
Sheila Birmingham
July 31, 2023 | Friend
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.
Beth Bromfield
July 31, 2023 | Work