Richard Paul Cody, 69, of North Haven, husband of Lois (Orefice) Cody, died Wednesday, Feb. 22 at St. Raphael’s Hospital. Born in New Haven Nov. 15, 1942, the son of Henry and Mary (Oswald) Cody, he was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist School, Notre Dame High School, Fairfield University, and Catholic University Law School, Washington, DC. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Bar. He taught law and history courses at Hillhouse High School for 35 years until his retirement. In retirement he worked as a supervisor at the Quinnipiac Polling Center. He was a parishioner of St. Rita’s Church, Hamden where he served as lector and eucharistic minister. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Mory’s Association. He was a staunch supporter of the New York Yankees and the Fairfield Stags basketball teams. Besides his wife of 42 years, he is survived by his son, Atty. Paul M. Cody, his brothers William H. Cody of Lancaster, PA and the Rev. Henry P. Cody, pastor of the Church of St. Timothy, West Hartford, his nephews Stephen, David, and Douglas Cody, and his niece Susan Finnegan, all of Lancaster, and his mother-in-law Mary Shields.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., North Haven. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 27 at 10 am at St. Rita’s Church, Hamden. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 6 pm. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita School, 1601 Whitney Ave., Hamden. CT 06517.
Dear Lois and Paul,
I am so sorry to hear of Dick’s sudden passing. I was out of town and was just told today. I will miss seeing him on Sundays. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Beth (Rustic Oak)
I am deeply saddened to hear of Dicks passing……he visited us on a regular basis and was never without a box of Joe and a dozen donuts……he was an honarary member of our office and would sit in our breakroom and visit with the staff….we would all stop in and say hi to him and thank him for the much appreciated goodies….he was truly one of the nicest people I have ever met…..we are going to miss him tremendously.
Father ,
we feel for you in your time of lose and our wishes and thoughtful prayers go out to you and your family
Lois, I am deeply saddened by Dick’s sudden death. Please accept my sincere sympathy. A family affair will take me out of town on Sunday and I will be unable to get back on time for the wake. I will contact you shortly to express my condolances in person. Know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
Our hearts are filled with sorrow for Lois and Paul. Dick was a wonderful man always with a kind word and a joke. He will be missed greatly by us and his other friends a St. Rita’s. Our love and support goes out to his family.
Father Cody, I am sorry I could not be there with Mert this afternoon. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Dear Lois, Paul & Family,
So very sorry to hear about Dick’s passing! It was quite a shock & we send our sincere sympathy to all of you at this very sad time. You are in our thoughts & prayers …may God Bless you & give you strength at this difficult time. We send you love & long distance Hugs. Joanne & Paul Lucibello
My most sincere condolences to a great friend and colleague. My prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. He will be dearly missed
From your buddy “Rocky”
I am deeply saddened to hear about Dick’s passing. He was my little friend and companion all through my early years of school. He lived across the street from me on Stevens St and taught me all I know about baseball and football. When we were in grade school, we used to compete against each other to see who would get the highest marks. I am glad that our paths crossed over the years, and I will surely miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with Lois, Paul, Fr. Pete and Bill. Rest in peace my friend.
Dick would visit the doctor’s office where I am employed. He was a very kind and charming gentleman. I and everyone in my office will miss him. My deepest condolences to his wife and family.
Dick and I were classmates at Catholic University Law School. He was my best friend in law school and he and I stayed in touch thereafter. He will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to his wife, Lois, and son, Paul, and the rest of the family. I will pray for him, and them.