Wood, William J. of Dedham, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away peacefully at West Roxbury VA Hospital with his family by his side on February 2, 2026, just shy of his 93rd birthday. Beloved husband of 68 years to Angelina M. Wood. Loving father of William Wood and wife Cathy, Dianne Vaccaro and her husband Billy, the late Ronald Wood, and his beloved dog Pepper. Adored Grandfather of Jordan Wood, Nicole Wood, Victoria Carilli and husband Brian, and Jake Vaccaro. Great-grandfather to Cassius Carilli. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews. William was born in Hyde Park and graduated from Hyde Park High School where he excelled in sports. After high school he joined the US Navy during the Korean War. While stationed in Boston, he was reunited with his first love since he was 7 years old, who would later become his wife. He went to barber school and cut hair with his best friend Joe Carlavale for several years before going to work for the MBTA where he retired many years later. After retirement he found a passion for golf with his friends from the T. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his immediate family and the many members of his extended family. He was a wonderful Dad, Grampy, and Uncle and will be missed very much. The family would like to thank the MICU at the West Roxbury VA Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Visiting Hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury on Thursday, February 12th from 10am-12pm concluding with Navy Funeral Honors at noon.