Charles Babe Wood

Charles Wood Obituary

PLYMOUTH Charles Babe Wood, 93, of Plymouth, November 2, 2008. Son of Henry and Lillian (Tremblay) Wood, he was born on October 24, 1915. Babe became a professional boxer while still in his teens. He served with the U.S. Army in Italy during World War II producing boxing shows for the USO. While there he met heavyweight Primo Canera and helped him immigrate to the United States. Babe became a boxing trainer and corner man working with Rocky Marciano, Paul Pender, Sonny Liston, Renaldo Oliveira and others. He also owned and operated The Old Mill Lounge, a popular pub on Plymouths Waterfront. He was a member of the Post 40 American Legion in Plymouth. After retirement Babe played golf almost daily until over the age of 90 and was an active member of Ring 4 Veteran Boxers Assoc. He leaves his devoted wife, Shirley (Atwood) Wood and daughters Carol Mazzetta and husband Nicolas of Hamilton and Karen Biagini and husband Paul of Marshfield and grandchildren Andrew, Jeffrey and Susan Mazzetta and Dana and Bradd Biagini and several great and great-great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 6th at 1 pm at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 619 State Road, Route 3A, Plymouth (Manomet). There are no visiting hours and burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Ring 4 Veteran Boxers Assoc. c/o Mickey Finn, 5 Galty Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124. For on-line condolences please visit our website at richarddavisfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Nov. 4, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Wood

11 Entries

andrew mazzetta

November 16, 2008

Gramp, you will allways be my champ. I promise to protect myself at all times,like you said.LOVE ALLWAYS AND FOREVER, your grandson Andrew.

Mickey Finn

November 6, 2008

Shirley and Family,
As President of Ring 4, I extend our condolences to all of you. Babe was a great person, whom everyone considered their best friend. The Final Bell has tolled, but his memory will go on. Keep punching.

Pat Murray

November 6, 2008

Aunt Shirley and Karen,
I remember when Mom & Dad, Joyce
and I would go the Sea View in Beverly, upstairs over the Bar. Uncle
Babe was bartender and would always had a joke to tell us before
he went to work. And Mom making
corton for Babe and he had to have
the italian bread to go with it.
He will be greatly missed by all.
Dave and I send our deepest sympathy to a great man.
Love Pat (Wood) Murray and Dave

Cindy Tuchklaper

November 6, 2008

Dear Aunt Shirley & Karen,
I was sorry to hear of Babe's passing. I didn't know him well, but from the few times I'd met him and the stories I've hear it sounds like he lived a full and vibrant life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Cindy & Scott Tuchklaper (Rich Robarge's daugther)

Joyce Cronin

November 5, 2008

Aunt Shirley, I'm sad to hear of Uncle Babe's passing. I can remember all the summer vacations Dad & Mom & Pat spent in Dennisport, Plymouth, & Manomet. I remember Karen & I goin to WhiteHorse Beach , I will miss making Babe's favorite (Corton) for the holidays. All my Love & prayers are with you & Karen.

Dan Cuoco

November 5, 2008

On behalf of myself and everyone in International Boxing Research Organization, please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Babe. The thoughts of all of us are with you at this time of sorrow.

Ruth & Don Badeau

November 4, 2008

Dear Shirly
We were sad to hear of Babes passing. He was a good man that will be missed by all that knew him. We enjoyed the nights so long ago with the two of you at the Old Mill. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
sincerely Ruth and Don Badeau

Mike Casey

November 4, 2008

Mr. Wood,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anthony Perry

November 4, 2008

Shirley sorry to hear about Babes passing. My sincere condolences. Had a lot of good memories of Babe Always a joke to tell.Now he is with all his old buddies talking boxing for sure. God bless you in your time of need. former Plymouth police officer.

bill skinner

November 4, 2008

shirley and children the best to all of you in your time of grief he was just a great guy, he will be sadly missed by all of us at ring 7 also . stay strong sincerly bill skinner sarasota florida

Richard Robarge

November 4, 2008

Dear Aunt Shirley and Karen,
I was sorry to hear about Uncle Babe. I have some fond memories of his stories he would tell when we visited you guys. The last time I saw Uncle Babe was at Gina's wedding which was also the last time my Dad was in Mass. This trip was very memorable to me and my family for just that reason. I send you all my prayers and condolences during this very hard time in your lives.
Love,
Rich, Deb and family.

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