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Woody was born Sept. 1, 1945, in Jewett City. He was the son of the late Woodrow A. Wilson, Sr., and Mary (Miskiewicz) Wilson. He graduated from Griswold High School in 1963. After school Woody worked for the Connecticut State Police in numerous locations throughout the state, retiring after 25 years of service and receiving numerous awards and citations.
He was a great lover of the outdoors, with a special interest in photography and botany, identifying species not known to exist in the area. He was an amateur radio enthusiast and a licensed 'HAM' operator since the age of 14, making thousands of contacts to nearly every country in the world. He belonged to the ARRL and was a member of the Polish Club of Griswold. In addition Woody also loved music, played the guitar, and wrote poetry and prose.
Woody is survived by a son, Christopher Wilson of Uncasville and a brother, Michael Wilson of Scotland.
He is predeceased by his sister, Maureen Wilson.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home, 490 Voluntown Rd., Rte 138 Jewett City, CT 06351.
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Memories and Condolences
for Woodrow Wilson
susan langlois
November 11, 2008
chris so sorry to hear about your dad.My families thoughts are with you.............your long lost friends,Suzy,charlene,gary(diner)
Anne West
November 11, 2008
Memories, memories! So many coming back from reading this guest book. I am Christopher's mom, Woody's ex wife. My husband, John said something very true. "Woody was your first love and you will always love him in some way." Yes Woody, you will always have a place in my heart and I'm glad for the memories we shared. God bless you, Chris, Mike and the many friends around the country!
November 11, 2008
To Mike and Family, Please accept our condolences for the lost of Woody. We haven't seen him in a long time but once you met Woody you can never forget him.
Charlie & Carol Carroll North Windham, Ct.
Diane Pease
November 11, 2008
Woody was a friend indeed to those in need of a friend. This world needs more men like him. He was never too tired, too busy, or too preoccupied to be a friend after his retirement. He shared his experience and knowledge with anyone who would listen and many have gained from his advice. He seldom complained to me about anything except how fast the grass grew in his yard during the summer months. He showed he cared about many people with his years of Public Service that extended far beyond his retirement. My sympathies go out to his family and all of his friends and acquaintances. There will never be another Woody and he will never be forgotton by those whose lives were blessed by his kind and caring ways.
Abdul S Khan
November 10, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies
Bobbi Fox
November 10, 2008
Hi Mike,
I looked your phone number up and left a vm and I'm writing also to extend my condolences. I got an email from one of my neices about Woody. I went online and read his obituary. Wow, only 63. I immediately went back to 1968, 1969 ish and thought of all our times around a campfire singing. Wow we sure did have a good time and boy could we sing and could Woody play. Know that you and Woody will be in my thoughts and prayers on Wed because unfortunately I'll be working and can't come to the wake.
I'll pass this on to Mern and Deb.
Love,
Bobbi Fox
Alison Swan
November 10, 2008
Oh, I am so sorry. Woody was one of the finest people I have ever met, and although I haven't seen him in a while, I have thought of him often. A fine poet, great musician, extremely intelligent, and the sharpest sense of humor. I remember riding in his Volkswagon Thing, laughing and singing. He will be sorely missed.
Sandy Hawkins
November 10, 2008
Condolences to the family.
Sandy Hawkins (class of 63)
CYNTHIA YOUNG
November 10, 2008
I was a good friend of Maureen's, and sometimes dressed Woody's wounds after he had his amputation. My condolences to the entire family. Cy Fox (Banas) Young.
Polis Vrionides
November 10, 2008
Mike / Chris:
My sincere condolences.
Kathy (Banas) Franklin
November 10, 2008
I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's been a long, long time since I've seen Woody, but the 70's came rushing back when I read this. That VW bug will be his chariot in heaven.
Linda Saracen
November 10, 2008
Christopher & Michael
Im so sorry for your loss, may you always think of the good times,
Linda Saracen
Birgit and Bob Rocconella
November 10, 2008
Mike and Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your brother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Saracen
November 10, 2008
I Know you are up there in heaven,probably drinking MD2020 out of tubberware.I will never forget the fun we had a Glasgo Pond.You always made me laugh when I was down, your great sence of humor always made someone smile.The ones that under stood you any way. I will miss you, and think of you often, as I always have over the years,I,ll be seeing you soon Kid.
Thomas H Ray II
November 10, 2008
Fare Thee Well Woody, Fare Thee Well! You have touched so many lives, saved a few CSP butts along the way and saved a few civilian and
cops lives along the way.
You were a good "Trainer" of Dispatchers. Thanks
T. H.
Henry Tetreault
November 10, 2008
Condolences to family and friends.
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