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Allan Wood Obituary
Big Flats - Allan Leonard Wood, age 88, of Big Flats, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Corning Center for Rehabilitation. He was predeceased by parents, Leonard and Dorothea Wood; and granddaughter, Melissa Beth Wilson.
Allan is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marilyn; brother, David Boggs; children, Michael (Cathy) Wood with whom he resided, Peter (Lorna) Wood, Nancy (Ed) Piccirillo, Mary Wilson, Stephen (Rose) Wood, and Susan (John) Dunlap; grandchildren, Abby Wood, Zack (Bethany) Wood, Carly (Matt) McGrain, Kerrie Piccirillo, Jamie Piccirillo, Jenny Lewis, Kyle (Kathy) Wood, Carrie (Mike) Skufca, Ben (Jessica) Wood, Kristen (Eric) Evans, Amy (John) Enright, Katy (Craig) Dunlap, and Michael (Lauren) Dunlap; and 16, soon to be 17 great-grandchildren.
Allan graduated from Elmira Free Academy and then proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from New York Telephone Co. after many years of dedicated service. Allan was a long-time member of Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. A celebration of life will be held at a date and time to be announced. Allan's tribute wall may be signed at www.olthof.com.
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Paula Parker
April 27, 2020
Lorna I am so sorry for the loss of your dad,he will always be in your heart
Norma Carl
April 27, 2020
Peter, Mary, Sue and Families,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. God bless and comfort you and give you His peace.
With deepest sympathy and prayers,
Norma Carl
Francis Troy
April 26, 2020
Very Sorry Lorna Wood. Nice to read about him, and so happy he had so many descendants, and family, Praying for you Lorna and your family .
Mary woods
April 26, 2020
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I am sure that Peter got his kindness and personality from his family.
Robert Richer
April 26, 2020
I offer my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to
Al's family. I worked with Al for a number of years at the telephone co. He was always a gentleman and a true friend. He was a pleasure to work with. He will be missed by many.
Bob Richer
April 26, 2020
Love to all the Wood family. We have so many happy memories of Uncle Al. Joe and Alison Kelly
Barb Lockner
April 26, 2020
So sorry to read of Al's passing. I can still hear his whistle when it was time for Sue, Steve, Marybeth , Nan, Pete and Mike to come home. My sympathies to all of you.
Carol Viele
April 25, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss of Al. He was always a kind man and willing to help in any way he could.
Al raised a wonderful family as Mike is a testament to.
I enjoyed working with him for many years.
Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Beverly Welch
April 25, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I was thrilled to see marriage of 67 years! My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Sending hugs to all.
He has joined his buddies from the Telephone Company in their eternal life.
David Boggs
April 24, 2020
I was very sorry to hear of Al's passing. My deepest sympathy to his family.
tina kerbein-morrison
April 24, 2020
to the wood family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. al was a great person. so sorry for your loss
Susan Szewczyk-Black
April 24, 2020
I am so sorry to read of Al's passing. He and Marilyn were our favorite neighbors over 30 years ago . May your memories help ease your present sorrow. Our thoughts are with you all.
April 23, 2020
Mrs Wood, Pete, and Family,
Very sorry to hear of Mr. Woods passing. A truly Nice Gentleman. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all.
Rick Milazzo
Donna Youmans
April 23, 2020
I n loving memory of a wonderful husband,father, grandfather & great grandfather. You will be missed by many friends & family. Always enjoyed talking with you at the SHS craft show with your wife. I still have the banana holder you made. To Peter & all the family we are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers . God Bless you all. PEACE BE WITH YOU ALWAYS! Donna & Stan Youmans
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