Richard A. “Ricky” Stoddard, 59, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at his home with his loving family at his bedside. Born September, 25, 1956 in Newton, NJ, Ricky was the son of Helen Yankus Stoddard and the late George R. Stoddard, Sr.
A lifelong resident of Hackettstown, Rick was a graduate of Hackettstown High School, Class of 1972. Ricky has worked in both the construction and painting industries for 35+ years and was considered an expert of his trade. Most recently, Rick has been a self employed, professional painter in high demand around the greater Hackettstown area. In his free time over the years, Rick was passionate about visiting and learning the ways of “The Wild West” and the lifestyles of that bygone era. Fittingly, his favorite place to visit was Tombstone Arizona.
Ricky is survived by his loving mother, Helen Yankus Stoddard of Hackettstown; Brothers George Robert Stoddard, Jr. and his wife, Patsy of Darlington, SC & Michael James Stoddard of California. Three nieces; Tanya, Rebecca & Debbie and Three great nephews, Myles, Ezra & Wendel.
Friends and family are invited to a 2 – 3pm visitation with a 3pm funeral service on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.