William Wood Jr

Oakville, CT William Walter “Bill” Wood, Jr., 98, husband of the late
Dolores (Karvelis) Wood for 73 years, died peacefully on December 7,
2022 at Apple Rehab in Watertown.

Bill was born July 23, 1924 in Waterbury, CT son of the late William Walter
Wood, Sr. and Ruth (Weaving) Wood. Bill was raised in Naugatuck where
he graduated from Naugatuck High School. Bill worked in the warehouse
for the footwear division of Uniroyal, Inc. for 35 years, retiring in 1979. Bill
was a proud United States Army veteran, and during World War II he
served as a soldier in the 110 th Anti-Aircraft Battalion and stormed the
beaches of Normandy on D Day and the Battle of the Bulge. During his
spare time, Bill enjoyed bowling and belonged to a league for many years.

Bill is survived by his son, William “Bill” Wood, III and his daughter in law,
Judy Wood of Surfside Beach, SC; his granddaughter, Veronica DaSilva of
Dover Plains, NY; his grandsons, William “Billy” Wood of Pomfret Center,
CT and Shawn Wood of Maine; many great grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held privately at a later date. There are no calling
hours and arrangements have been entrusted to the Buckmiller Thurston
Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. In lieu of flowers
and to honor Bill’s memory, donations are requested to the Alzheimer’s
Association, CT Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd S, #4b, Southington, CT
06489.