Saratoga Springs - Richard C. Woodcock, Sr. a native and lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs 84, passed away peacefully after a brief illness.

Born August 7, 1937, he was the son of Clair and Florence (Ronan) Woodcock.

In 1958 Richard graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and joined the U.S. Army, where he was honorably discharged.

Richard, along with his Dad's help built Eastside Garage, at 46 East Avenue, Saratoga Springs, which he owned and operated for 55 years.  He owned several tow trucks and worked 24/7 helping people. He was the official tower for the city of Saratoga Springs and a top provider for the American Automobile Association (AAA) for many years, and belonged to all the other major auto clubs as well. After selling the towing & recovery business he started up RCW Transport as a Contract Hauler where he did transport and delivery of sanders and salt spreaders for Tarrant Manufacturing out of Saratoga Springs, as well as, products to the new Tappan Zee Bridge Project for Fort Miller out of Greenwich. During his retirement years Richard was a member of the American Truck Historical Society, Hudson Mohawk Chapter, where he helped organize shows and worked ticketing and gate admissions. He also did desk duties answering phones for his rival and lifelong friend Matt Ernst of Matt's Service Center, Saratoga Springs.  Richard was always on the go and never sat idle for long.

During his younger years Richard raced go-karts and race cars at McGregor Speedway and White's Beach, winning several trophies to his credit.  He enjoyed town wide garage sales, camping, trips to the Connecticut River, a good NBA game, and tinkering with projects.

Survivors include his children Richard C. Woodcock Jr. (Denise), Kathleen Rosenstein, Lisa Lindsay (Jeff), Laurie Smith (David) and Kristine Graber (Gary): several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Additional survivors include his first wife and mother to his five children, Jacolyn (Schultz) Robinson, current spouse Christina, sister Diana Armstrong (John), brother Donald Woodcock (Diane), nieces and nephews.

Also, the family would like to give a special thank you to Matt Ernst for his support and kindness during this difficult time.

Burial with military honors will be Monday, 2/7/2022 at 1:30PM at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville. A funeral procession will be leaving Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, at 1pm.

Please visit at www.burkefuneralhome.com.