Antoinette Wood of Goshen, N.Y., a lifelong area resident and retired Activities Director for the Orange County Infirmary in Goshen, entered into rest on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at home. She was 99.
Daughter of the late Frank Slesinski and Stephanie Wiecek Slesinski, she was born on Feb. 18, 1920, in Chester, N.Y.
Antoinette was a member of St. John’s Church, Goshen, and the Professional Women’s Association, Middletown, N.Y.
Survivors include her daughter, Marie Wood at home in Goshen; son, Jamie Wood and wife, Cindy, of Florida, N.Y.; three grandsons, George L. Wood and wife, Marge, of Goshen; Dane Wood and wife, Nicole, of Goshen; Jason Wood of Florida, N.Y.; three granddaughters, Stephanie Weaver of State of Florida; Katerina and Rachel Wood of Florida, N.Y.; five great-grandchildren, Lindsey, Tyler, Lee, Brendan, and Cassidy; one great-great-granddaughter, Cheyanne; and several nieces and nephews, great nieces, and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, George I. Wood Sr.; son George I. Wood Jr.; three brothers, Edward, Daniel, and Frank Slesinski.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, from 2-5 p.m. at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Ave., Florida, N.Y. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at St. Joseph’s Church, Florida. Burial will be St. John’s Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905; or to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.