Joseph L. ‘Larry’ Wood, retired contractor

Joseph L. Wood (Larry), 80, of Ocean View, passed away suddenly the morning of Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. He was born in Washington, D.C., son of the late Lawrence G. and Mary Helen (Herbert) Wood, and was raised in a large, loving family with 11 brothers and sisters.

Larry graduated from Suitland High School in Maryland (1955) and was drafted into the Army in 1960, where he served with the 101st Airborne. When he was discharged, he completed his plumbing apprenticeship with Union Local 5 in Washington, D.C., leading to Master Plumbing licenses in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Larry went on to marry Anne H. Carroll in 1963, raise two children in Southern Maryland, and start his own mechanical contracting business, from which he retired in 2001.

He enjoyed life at the beach, his friends at the boardwalk, church at St. Ann's, and spending time with his family. As he would always say, "I lived a great life with many things to be thankful for."

Larry was preceded in death by his dear wife, Anne H. (Carroll) Wood in 2010. He was beloved by his family, friends and associates, and is survived by his children: Tony and Missy; his granddaughter, Sarah; his sisters: Mary Doris, Betty Jean, Faye, Phyllis and Donna; and his brother, Leslie. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Masses are being planned at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bethany Beach and at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bryantown, Md., where Larry will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Anne. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 3, at 11 a.m., at St. Ann's Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, where friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m., and another Mass will be held Saturday, March 17, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Church, 3715 Notre Dame Place; Bryantown.

Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Clarksville Chapel, Ocean View.

Please visit Larry's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.