Richard Koskey was born in 1939. He has lived in Columbia County since he was eleven years old and has held a 60-year career as an accountant and actor in community and charitable organizations.

On day 1 of his interview, Richard describes his early years growing up in Lorenz Park, including playing sports and spending time at the Blue Anchor. He describes his life in Hudson after graduating from Duke University in 1963, when he expanded his accounting career and met his wife, Susan. Richard describes his board membership on several community organizations including the Columbia Memorial Hospital and the Columbia County Children’s Foundation. He speaks about the Bike Coop at Oakdale as one funding project he is particularly proud of. He concludes his interview by expressing a wish for better education in Hudson.

On day 2, Richard begins his interview by speaking about the Rip Van Winkle Clinic and its role in the history of Hudson’s healthcare system. He speaks about the histories of several Hudson-area buildings he has owned, including Community Tennis (formerly Community Theatre). He mentions the C.H. Evans Firehouse, which currently houses Spotty Dog Books and Ale, and its history relating to the family of his wife, Susan Evans Koskey. Richard describes the changes he has observed in Hudson since the 1950s, especially along Warren Street. He speaks about the closures of several Hudson-area schools and re-emphasizes the importance of education. He concludes day 2 of his interview with appreciation for where he lives.

This interview may be of interest to those looking to learn more about growing up in the Hudson area during WWII, Columbia County finance and business in the 1960s and 1970s, the history of healthcare in Hudson, the Evans family, and Hudson-area charitable organizations.