Richard Charles Johnson, a lifelong local area resident, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie with his loving wife by his side.

Son of the late Donald and Corrine (Scofield) Johnson, he was born in Beacon on April 5, 1947. Rich was raised in Cold Spring and graduated from Haldane High School.

His interest in cars and motorcycles began at an early age, as he grew up working at his father's shop, Johnson's Garage in Beacon. He became a skilled mechanic and body technician and established a long career in automotive maintenance and repair. He previously worked for Mann's Auto Body in Fishkill. His sons also became interested in autobody work, and Rich always loved visiting with them at their shop, DC Collision in Wappingers Falls.

In addition to his passion for cars and motorcycles, he enjoyed trips to the beach with his wife, especially his visits to various beaches in Florida and the Jersey Shore. Rich enjoyed watching television and took great interest in investigative and police shows. Rich was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and was cherished dearly by all who knew him.

On April 12, 2017, he married Judy Tozzi in Fishkill. Judy survives at home in Beacon.

Additional survivors include his sons, Richard Johnson of Wappingers Falls and Robert Johnson and his wife Anna of Wappingers Falls; his stepson, Bryan Tasker of New Paltz; his grandchildren, Tamara, Luciano, Valentina, Zoe, Zachary, Mikila, Bailey, Sierra, Ryan, and his great-granddaughter, Scarlett; his sister-in-law, Mary Johnson; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives & friends.

Rich was predeceased by his parents as well as his brother, Donald Johnson.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4pm on Sunday, February 6 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A memorial service will begin at 4pm immediately following the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org.

For online tributes, you can visit Rich's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.