John A. Richard

John A. Richard, long time resident of Wynantskill, passed away quietly at home after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

He was born in North Adam’s, MA, the son of John J. Richard and Eudocha (Dolly) Rondeau.

He grew up in Williamstown and graduated from the old Williamstown High School, Class of ´49. He was a member of the Varsity ski team for four years. He then graduated from Franklin Technical Institute in Boston.

In 1952, he was drafted into the US Army. He served in the Korean War with the 1319 74th Engineers Heavy Equipment Co. as a mechanic. He was a lifelong member of the Williamstown American Legion. After teaching for a year at Franklin, he joined the staff at the former Hudson Valley Technical Institute in Troy, NY. He started as a lab technician in 1957. He continued at the college when it became Hudson Valley Community College. He continued his education at SUNY Oswego and received his teacher’s certification. John went on to become department chairman, where he served for many years, retiring in 1995. He did what he enjoyed most, teaching about cars, and coached several winning trouble shooting teams.

He is survived by his life partner Rosalie B. Richard, his daughters Jennifer Richard-Morrow (Kevin), Janet Miller (Jim), his son John J. Richard (Linda), grandchildren Artemis, Candace, Jeremy, Stephanie, Nicholas, ten great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by his sister Nancy Donta (Sam) and his brother Peter Richard (Cindy).

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Carol McCarron, and his beloved son Tim (Sue).

Visitation will be held at the Wynantskill Funeral Home, 294 Whiteview Rd., Wynantskill on Wednesday June 4, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Services and burial will be held at East Lawn Cemetery, 605 Main St., Williamstown, MA, at 10 am on Thursday June 5, 2025.

Thank you to Dr. Richard Orsi and his staff. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Community Hospice who helped us so much.

Donations may be made in John’s name to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society in Menands.

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