Richard J. McCoid

1948 - 2024

Richard J McCoid

March 16, 1948 - April 3, 2024

Sarasota, Florida - Richard J. McCoid, born to the late Richard and Mildred McCoid, passed away peacefully on April 3rd at the age of 76. Formerly a longtime resident of Spring Lake, New Jersey, Richard recently relocated to Sarasota, Florida, where he enjoyed relaxing by the water, taking in shade under palm trees, and experiencing tropical breezes. Despite confronting the effects of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy for many years, Richard remained courageous and cherished time with loved ones.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Janet; three children: Jean Hausmann (Andrew) of Chicago, IL; Robert of Atlanta, GA; and Meredith of Sarasota, FL; and grandson, Finley Hausmann; sisters Patricia, Deborah, and Barbara; brother Timothy; and all the other countless persons that he also playfully teased over the years, leaving everyone grinning! Richard's dedication to wife and children was unwavering and he actively supported their various educational pursuits and extracurricular activities.

Born and raised in Nutley, NJ, Richard attended Nutley High School and later graduated from Southern Freehold Regional High School in Howell, NJ. Richard received a bachelor's degree in accounting from St. Peter's College in Jersey City. He later became a Certified Public Accountant and practiced accounting at Seaman and Company, Perth Amboy, NJ, and William E. Antonides & Company, Toms River, NJ. Richard's expertise in financial planning inspired a venture, Key to College, which provided guidance to families navigating the complexities of funding higher education.

Among his interests, Richard was an enthusiastic sailor for many years. He and Janet navigated the waters around Chesapeake Bay, coastal New England, and the Eastern Caribbean. Richard was thrilled that his children had the opportunity to learn to sail at a young age and that they continue to enjoy the sport along with his wife. Richard also felt at home when barbecuing ribs. If you ever struggled to polish them off, Richard was always more than happy to help. Later in life, his fascination with the art of bread baking took center stage. Richard not only enjoyed the therapeutic process but also loved when family and friends raved about his baked perfections.

Prior to his relocation to Florida, Richard was a member of the Metedeconk River Yacht Club in Brick, NJ. His grilling mastery was not a secret for long and often shared his bounty of savory barbequed ribs during yacht club events such as Friday Night Dinners and on bus rides to NYC theater shows.

The McCoid family thanks the staff at Westminster Point Pleasant in Bradenton, FL, for the special care given to Richard as he battled the advanced stages of the disease.

Toale Brothers Funeral Home will oversee his cremation. A celebration of Richard's life will be held at a later date. The family requests that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to Richard McCoid tribute pages at either The Michael J. Fox Foundation (donations@michaeljfox.org )and/or CurePSP (curepsp.org/donate) to support the fight against neurological diseases.