- Date Of Birth: February 28, 1949
- Date Of Death: November 16, 2018
- State: Connecticut
Richard Joseph Stoddard, 69, of Colchester, beloved husband of Linda (Howk) Stoddard, passed away Friday (Nov. 16, 2018) at Hartford Hospital. Born Feb. 28, 1949 in Flushing, NY, he was the son of the late William and Helen (Marchand) Stoddard. He served proudly with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and went on to work as a custom gunsmith for Colt Firearms for 38 years before his retirement in December of 2012. A talented workworker, Richard was a member of the Eastern CT Woodturners Association and was also a member of the Rockville Fish & Game Club. In addition to his loving wife of 45 years, he leaves two children, Richard Stoddard, Jr. and his wife, Amy of Enfield and Jennifer Stoddard of Columbia, MD; two grandchildren, Zachary and Madelyn; a sister, Patricia Weiss of Islamorada, FL; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Bobbi Stoddard, Jr. of No. Babylon, NY; a brother-in-law, Benjamin Lupia of East Quogue, NY and numerous extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Kathleen Lupia. The family will receive guests starting at 9:30 AM Tuesday (Nov.
