Jeffrey L. Wood, of Hurleyville, NY, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan family residence on Thursday, June 27, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 67.

He was the son of the late Clarence Wood and Viola Bonnell, born on June 14, 1957 in Liberty, NY.

Jeffrey was a dedicated mechanic employed by Miller Automatic for 3 years. He then moved to Las Vegas and worked on slot machines. He enjoyed Pin Ball Machines, Evel Knievel Pin Ball, record players and many 45’s. He enjoyed meeting people, showing them how the mechanics worked in pinball machines and record players. After 20 years of living in Las Vegas he came back home. He worked for the Town of Fallsburg Water Department for 20 years before he retired. He liked Nascar, mowing lawns, weed wacking, playing darts, visits with friends and neighbors. He loved cars and refurbished a 1957 Chevy Wagon. It was his pride and joy.

He is survived by his brother, Ernest W. Wood and his wife Annette, his niece Denise and brother-in-law Larry Pope, many cousins and a host of friends. He was predeceased by his sister Alinda Pope, niece Teresa Call and aunts, uncles, nephews and his beloved dog Poncho.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Hurleyville Cemetery, at 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations in his name can be made to Ride 2 Survive, PO Box 282, Youngsville, NY 12791or Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Ct, Newburgh, NY 12550.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, for further information please call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialfamiltfuneralhome.com.