Richard Joseph Koch

Richard Joseph Koch died at his home in Riverside on June 21, 2016. Born March 6, 1954 in Stamford, Connecticut; Mr. Koch was the son of the late William C. Koch, Jr. and Alice Watson Avery Koch. Mr. Koch attended Stamford schools, including Stamford Catholic High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Connecticut. A lifelong entrepreneur, he turned his college summer painting business into Painting and Restoration Services. In 1983 he began Davenport Contracting, Inc., in which he was a Partner until his death. The Davenport businesses include DCI Design & Millwork, Davenport Property Management and Davenport Home. Growing and developing Davenport Contracting into a well-respected, custom builder was a lifelong passion and achievement. Mr. Koch was a long time member of the Home Builders & Remodelers Assn. of Fairfield County. An avid sailor he was a member of The Corinthians and the Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club, for which he was a past Treasurer. Mr. Koch served for many years as President of the Davenport Point Neighborhood Association. While his sons were growing up Mr. Koch actively participated in Boy Scout activities; particularly camping and the yearly invitational trips. Rick was married for 36 years to Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Eaton. They have two sons, Timothy Edward (Teek) Eaton-Koch and Gillean Mark Eaton-Koch. He is also survived by his brothers, William C. Koch III and wife Joan Bukoskey, Edward A. Koch and wife LuAnn, sisters Pat Hardison and husband Dr. Jerry Hardison and Mary Koch. Also his sister-in-law Eileen Eaton Bemus and husband Allen Bemus, plus numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, June 28, from 5pm to 8pm at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06905. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 29, at 10:30 am, at St. Clement of Rome Church, 535 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902; followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Koch’s name to the American Cancer Society.