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Alvin Wood Jr.

By T.J. Woodward

Alvin Wood Jr. (Woody, Sonny) of Perry, was called to heaven on Tuesday February 24, 2015. Woody is preceded in death by his parents Alvin (Emma) Wood Sr.; daughter Kimberly Wood and brother Richard Wood.

Woody recently celebrated his 80th birthday on January 23, 2015. He was a graduate of the class of 1954 of Perry Central School. He was married to Coralyn (McClurg) Wood for 58 years. Woody was a member of the Laborers Union in Rochester, New York and worked as a Construction Foreman for many years. He was a life time member of the Perry Center Fire Department and former manager of the Perry Raceway. Woody was also a member of the Army Reserves where he was a Drill Sergeant. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Coralyn (McClurg) Wood; daughter Karen Robb; son Kevin (Lanette) Wood; sisters Evelyn Shaughnessy, Laura (Jim) Richards and sister-in-law Helene (Richard) Wood; grandchildren LeighAnn (Mitch) Res, Chelsea Robb, Brighton Wood, Kendrick Wood, Camden Wood Sarah Wood; and great-grandchildren Elijah and Sarah Rex.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday February 28, 2015 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.  A 1:00 PM Service will immediately follow at the funeral home.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Perry Center Fire Department PO Box 204 Perry,  New York 14530. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530

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