Obituary for
George H. Wood, Jr.
GEORGE H. WOOD, JR., 84 of Millbrook, formerly of Yonkers, died on April 22, 2017 in Poughkeepsie. He was born in Troy, NY on August 5, 1932 to George H. Wood, Sr. and Dorothy E. Flynn Wood.
George graduated from Lansingburgh High School in Troy, as well as NYSCT (U. Albany), before serving honorably in the U.S. Army from 1954-1962. He married Arline Lacy Wood on August 29, 1959. George spent the next 35 years as a teacher and guidance counselor at Hawthorne Middle School, then Roosevelt High School in Yonkers. He coached cross country, bowling, and his favorite sport, tennis. His Roosevelt teams dominated Yonkers City league tennis for 25 years. He finished his coaching career at Ardsley High School, coaching both the boys and girls teams. George volunteered as a track and field referee for the Glenn D. Loucks games from the 1970's until 2016, and was an active parishioner at Asbury United Methodist Church. For many years, he volunteered at the Will Library, both with its book sale and providing tax preparation for seniors.
During summers, George loved spending time at Babcock Lake, where he started a tennis program. He always had time to counsel a friend in need, with his only fault being that he was a Red Sox fan.
A devoted son, husband, father, uncle, and grandparent, George leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Arline, their son Hon. Charles D. Wood, Justice of the Supreme Court (Dori), daughter Susan Giannelli (Joe), grandchildren Elizabeth, Isabella, Troy, Joey, Ace, April, and a great-granddaughter, Layla. To honor George's life, family and friends will gather on Tuesday from 2-8 P.M. at WESTCHESTER FUNERAL HOME 190 Main St, Eastchester 914-337-4585. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M at Asbury United Methodist Church, 167 Scarsdale Road, Crestwood. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army or your local Boys and Girls club.
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