Roderic "Rod Wood" Groat

This is a picture of the Miles Ave kids saying good-by to Richie Kaplan, sitting on Roddy's shoulders and moving to Phoenix, AZ. We must have been 12 years old at the time but we were a close knit group of kids. There are 2 of us still standing (me on the far right and Robert (Butch) Hosid behind my arm and considering this picture is now 68 years old, shows you how strong our bond was. We had a neighborhood tackle football team and although Rod was not a great athlete, he could run like...

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Had a great respect for Rod. I have watched him since I was a youngster. Going to miss seeing him on the election day luncheon at our lady of Pompeii.

Since I never met your father in person. Your ENTIRE family have my heartfelt sympathy on your loss.

definitely an icon that will be missed.He was on the news since i can remember..God Bless

My deepest condolences to the entire Groat family. Although you won't know me, I have known Rod for over 30 years. He will be greatly missed.

My sincere condolences to Rebecca Groat and family.