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Jack Wood

1926 - 2018

Jack Wood obituary, 1926-2018, Gaithersburg, MD

BORN

1926

DIED

2018

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Frederick, Maryland

Jack Wood Obituary

Mr. Jack Denman Wood, 91, of Gaithersburg, died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Asbury Assisted Living, Gaithersburg. He was the husband of Catherine "Virginia" Wood.

Born May 13, 1926 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Paul and Catherine (Seidling) Wood.

Jack graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy and got his degree from the University of Maryland. Mr. Wood served in the US Navy during World War II in the Pacific theater. After his military service, Jack worked as a special agent for the FBI bank robbery division for over 30 years.

In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by his children, John Wood and wife Yvonne, Charles Wood and Alice "Kitty" Angelucci and husband Louis, granddaughter, Catherine Neuman and husband Ryan, brother-in-law, Fritz Bowers and wife Barbara, numerous nieces and nephews.

All funeral arrangements are private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Jack's name to the American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.

Online condolences may be shared at www.keeneybasford.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Frederick News-Post from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2018.

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Marcia Tessier

April 6, 2025

Thinking of you today, Kitty. Your dad’s memory will be forever eternal. Hugs my dear, lovely friend.

Marcia Tessier

April 5, 2020

Jack, you were a real character and will always be remembered by me and my brother Dave. May your memories be forever eternal. Im lighting a candle today in your memory.

April 21, 2018

My condolences to your family may they find comfort and peace in family and friends at this time while trusting God to sustain them (1 Thessalonians 4:14)
Stonemountain , Georgia

Marcia Tessier

April 12, 2018

My condolences to The Wood family on his passing. May he Rest In Peace and know that others care about you. He was the father of my best friend Kitty and I spent numerous times at their house growing up. I have many fond memories of these times. He will be missed.

Katie Neuman

April 11, 2018

You are the greatest grandfather a granddaughter could ever pray for! I will love you forever and will miss forever! I cant wait to see you again

Kitty

April 11, 2018

Your the best dad in the world. I love you so much and will miss you every day of my life.

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