Former Wawa President & CEO Richard Wood Jr. dies
Former Wawa President and CEO Richard Wood Jr., credited with introducing the chain's made-to-order hoagies, has died at 88.
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Richard D. "Dick" Wood Jr., the former president, CEO, and chair emeritus of Wawa, has passed away at the age of 88. Coverage from PhillyVoice, Inquirer.com, 6abc Philadelphia, and NBC10 Philadelphia emphasizes Wood's legacy as the "guiding heart and soul" of the company and his role in bringing made-to-order hoagies to the chain.
Further details regarding services may be found via the Cavanagh-Patterson Family Funeral Home.
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Quick answers
How old was Richard Wood Jr. at the time of his death?
He was 88 years old.
What specific contribution to Wawa's menu is attributed to Wood?
He is credited with bringing made-to-order hoagies to the chain.
What roles did he hold at Wawa?
He served as President, CEO, and chair emeritus.
Coverage (5)
- Richard D. Wood Jr., the Wawa CEO who brought made-to-order hoagies to the chain, dies at 88 PhillyVoice · 19h ago
- Richard D. "Dick" Wood Jr. Obituary (2026) - private, PA - Cavanagh-Patterson Family Funeral Home Legacy obituary · 19h ago
- Richard D. Wood Jr., Wawa chair emeritus and ‘guiding heart and soul,’ has died at 88 Inquirer.com · 19h ago
- Wawa's former president & CEO Dick Wood Jr. dies at age 88 6abc Philadelphia · 19h ago
- Former Wawa President & CEO Richard Wood Jr. dies NBC10 Philadelphia · 19h ago broke it first
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