Lucille Wood

Obituary of Lucille R Wood

Lucille Wood, age 89, of Midland Park NJ, died peacefully in her sleep on July 18, 2019, at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Born May 2, 1930 in the Bronx, NY, she is predeceased by her parents, Joseph Spar of Long Beach, NY and Sally Spielman of Hollywood, FL, and her late husband of 42 years, Marvin Wood of Columbia, SC.

Lucille was a retired Registered Nurse. She was devoted to her family. She had a passion for all things fashion and loved shopping trips to the mall with her family. She also enjoyed baking and adored anything chocolate. She loved taking care of cats.

She was an active volunteer at the Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge and The Center for Food Action in Mahwah.

She was a loving and devoted mother of her three sons, David (Ira) Wood of Wellfleet, MA, Peter Wood of  Fort Lee, NJ and Daniel Wood of Glen Rock, NJ. Dear mother-in-law of Marge Piercy, Fiona Chen, and Linda Wood. Cherished grandmother of Julia, Lilia, and Mathew Wood. Dedicated keeper of Lady (cat).

Private services and burial will be held for the family at George Washington Cemetery, Paramus, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to PetSmart Charities, 19601 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

Arrangements are by Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, Wyckoff, NJ.

A Memorial Tree was planted for Lucille
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