Joseph P. Woods of Silver Beach NJ, formally of Riverdale NY passed away peacefully on Saturday December 19th, 2020.
Joe was born in 1939 in the Bronx NY. He attended St Margaret of Cortona and All Hallows High School. He served in the United States Army for 2 years, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1960. Upon completion of his military service Joe joined the Steamfitters Union Local 638 where he worked until his retirement in 1999 and was a life member. He was the head basketball coach of the St Margaret's Boys varsity team from 1977 to 1983. He was instrumental in restarting the Annual men's beefsteak in 1976 and was chairman from 1976 to 1996 and which continues to thrive to this day. He started the St Margaret's Boys basketball intramural program. He was a coach and manager of the North Riverdale Baseball League. He was the recipient of the Eddie Farrell memorial award for outstanding community service.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Dolores, sister Joan, sons Patrick and John (Christine), daughters Joanne (Mark) & Kristen, grandsons Brandon, Matthew and Jake.
Joe will be sadly missed by his Silver Beach family and countless lifelong friends.
A wake will be held on Tuesday, December, 22nd from 2 - 5 PM at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December, 23rd at 9:45 AM at St Margaret of Cortona Church with burial following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
(Facial coverings are required and adherence to social distancing will be in effect.) In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joe’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at http://www.michaeljfox.org or (800) 708-7644.