Passed away December 25, 2021. Loving husband of Gloria. Cherished son of Jane. Beloved father of Rochelle, Robin, Rachel, and Rebecca. Dear brother of Robert, Reginald, and Renee. Grandfather of two. Public viewing Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12pm-7pm at funeral home. Mass of the Resurrection Thursday, December 30, 2021 11am at Communion of Saints Catholic Parish, 2175 Coventry Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, 10000 Miles Ave.
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Shoshana Socher
I am heartbroken for your family
BILL TENNANT
I am so so very sorry for your loss Rachel, Robin, and family. He was such a wonderful person. I am heartbroken to hear this news.
Bruce and Dawn Cable
My husband and were very fortunate to meet Rich through our son Tim. We then we’re blessed to have Rich become part of our extended family when Rachel and Tim married. We knew Rich to be a proud husband, father and grandfather. We knew him to be a music lover and enjoy electronics, and mainly, above all a faithful servant.
We wish God’s healing to all who loved him.
We will see you again Rich in the house of the Lord.
Cindy Maxey
Rachel,
I remember meeting your dad at a housewarming party several years ago. He impressed me as a good man who clearly was very proud of and very much loved you and your sisters.
I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m sure his memory will be a blessing always.
Dianne Mercer
Rest in peace in the arms of Jesus. No more pain or suffering. My condolences to the family
Deacon Ronald and Elfriede Volek
Life eternal grant O Lord, to the servant Deacon Richard, and remember him forever.
May the peace of the Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
be with and remain with those who grieve and mourn during this difficult time.
Dan Hanson
I knew Rich primarily from his work as a volunteer for Computers Assisting People (CAP). Also from St. Philomena Church after the merger that closed St. Louis. He used his vast technical skills and generous heart to help bridge the Digital Divide in Cleveland. Since inception, CAP has donated over 25,000 PCs and countless volunteer hours to over 550 Cleveland and East Cleveland schools and non-profits – and Rich was there from the beginning. He was quiet but so effective and when he did speak, with that fantastic voice (he should have been on the radio!) people listened. He had a great relationship with my mother who passed away a few weeks ago and I imagine the two of them catching up in Heaven. He will be missed as a family man and Church leader but also as a great community servant. He directly impacted hundreds (thousands?) of lives of people in underserved communities with his consistent, professional and hard work with CAP. Enjoy your eternal reward my friend.
Kenneth J Busch
A Truly great brother and dear friend. Rich was always quick with a smile and will be greatly missed. See you on the other side my brother!
Joseph Koelliker
Rest In Peace brother Woods.
You Will be missed.
Sharon and Harry Martin
We are so sad to hear of Rich’s passing.
He was such a wonderful man. Kind, considerate, caring, compassionate man who served as spiritual guide for so many. We saw Rich mostly as a husband and a father to the girls. Patient and loving, always shepherding them in the right direction. Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Gloria, Rochelle, Robin, Rachel and Rebecca in your sorrow. What a tremendous loss to your family and the entire community. May you find strength in the coming days from all the lives Rich touched. Now he rests.
Valerie Bilchak
I will always remember Rich for his gentle sense of humor, his devotion to his family. There is one less ray of sunshine here on earth, but one more in heaven.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Tim Banks
Sorry to hear of the passing of my brother and co-worker Richard Woods. My prayers are with the family. May God comfort you. I Thessalonians 4:16,17
Bill and Therese Conkey
Rich was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, dear friend and faithful servant to God. He touched the lives of many at St. Louis and then Communion of Saints parish. Rest in peace now Rich.
Bill and Therese Conkey
Francesca Sieg
Heartfelt condolescences to Gloria and the girls. Fond memories of Richard and his poignant sermons. . . His calm and loving presence at St Louis parish. He was a wonderful example of Christ among us. He will be missed. (I’m sorry I can’t be there in person, but will certainly be there in prayer as I attend livestream.) I’m currently taking care of my mother in Pittsburgh. She is on hospice-stomach CA. May the dear Lord guide us and sustain us all with his loving grace. Your friend in Christ, Francesca
Deacon Ralph Netzband
Gloria you and Richard have always been an example in my life. What you are feeling is real. Words sometime help, but the pain does not go away. The most important thing is even if you are apart Rich is always with you.
You and your family will be in our prays.
Benjamin Betts
May the Lord comfort and bless the family at this time. Richard’s dry sense of humor will be missed.
Carol Santalucia
Dear Gloria – you and your beautiful family have my deepest sympathy and love. I streamed the mass – what a beautiful service. It was a wonderful tribute to a very special person. With much love, Carol Santalucia.
Thekla Long
Gloria,
What a loss to the living. He was there guiding my way when I came into the Catholic Church. the things he taught me have stayed with and sustained me all these years later.
God bless you and the family!
Mary (Fink) Hunt and family
Rachel-
My condolences for the loss of your father. He was a wonderful person and I am honored to say that I knew him. He and your entire family were a big part of my childhood.
Raymie Kenner
Rest in Paradise
Joe Evanko
Gloria and family,
I am sorry for your loss. Rich and I were apprentices together in the late sixties. My wife Sarah and I also were members of the Cleveland Photographic Society with Rich. We both admired Rich all these years. I will miss this soft spoken brother. He told me about his illness at the Old-Timers picnic this past year. So sad! He was one of the good guys! He will be missed.
Yours truly, Joseph (Joe) Evanko
Karen Taylor Dew
I just heard, I am so very sorry for you and your family loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Taylor Dew
I just heard, I am so very sorry for you and your family loss. My prayers are with you all.
Marie Manning, SND
Gloria, Rochelle,Rachel, Robin, and Rebecca,
Words cannot express my sorrow that Rich had to leave you so soon. Mixed with sorrow is gratitude for the gift he was and always will be in your life and in the lives of so many of us. Rich and all of you will be in my love and prayers as we continue our journey homeward.
Lillian Houser
Gloria and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Take care.
Carmine Stewart
So sorry for your loss. Richard’s passing is a huge loss to our community as well. He was always kind, always friendly, and always willing to help, especially those in the computer challenged category. Praying for peace and comfort for his family.
Theresa Cangelosi
Dear Gloria, Robin, Rachel, Rebecca, and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy for the passing of your husband and father. It was such a shock to see Mr. Woods’ picture on the memorial page of my March/April copy of Northeast Ohio Catholic magazine. I always enjoyed chatting with Mr. Woods a bit when he came into the South Euclid Lyndhurst library. One could feel the peaceful presence of the Lord around him. I’m so happy this funeral website allowed me to attend the mass for Deacon Woods virtually even at this late date. Wishing you peace in Christ, Mrs. Terri Cangelosi (Retired Children’s Librarian)