Wawa's former president, CEO Dick Wood, Jr., dies at age 88

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The man who led Wawa for more than 55 years has died.

Dick Wood, Jr., served as president, CEO and chairman as the convenience store chain grew to become a household name in the Philadelphia area, and then added gas stations, 24-7 service and expanded to 900 stores across six states.

His great-grandfather opened the Wawa Dairy in 1902.

Wood was also a proud philanthropist, with a particular commitment to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

He died Friday at the age of 88.