Background
Coar, Richard John was born on May 2, 1921 in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Herbert Greenleaf and Anne (Langille) Coar.
consultant transportation executive mechanical engineer
Coar, Richard John was born on May 2, 1921 in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Herbert Greenleaf and Anne (Langille) Coar.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Tufts University, 1942.
Engineer, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, Connecticut, 1942-1956; chief engineer Florida Research and Devel Ctr, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, 1956-1970; assistant general manager, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, 1970-1971; vice president engineering, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, 1971-1976; executive vice president, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, 1976-1983; president, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, 1983-1984; senior vice president, United Technologies, Hartford, 1983-1984; executive vice president, United Technologies, Hartford, 1984-1986.
Corporator Hartford Hospital, 1983. Board directors Hartford Symphony, 1985-1987. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (George Westinghouse Gold medal 1986), National Academy Engineering, Society Automotive Engineers, Tau Beta Pi, Water's Edge Country Club.
Married Cecilie Berle, 1942 (deceased 1971). Children– Gregory, Candace, Andrea, Kenneth. Married Lucille Hicks, 1972.