1944 - 2026
Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Norman S. Wood Sr. and Beatrice (Wood) Wood. Chip was raised and educated in Upton, attended Northbridge schools, and was a graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School.
Chip proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis from 1961 to 1964, attaining the rank of Corporal.
Following his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, he worked as a machinist at Lentros Engineering for 39 years.
Chip enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching his beloved Boston Red Sox, and traveling to visit his children and their families in Arizona and California. In his younger years, he and his family spent many summers at his parents’ cottage in New Hampshire. Above all, he treasured the time he spent with family and friends.
In addition to his wife Linda, he is survived by his children, Anthony “Tony” Wood of Mesa, Arizona; Thomas Wood and his wife Dolores of Chula Vista, California; Christopher Wood of Cumberland, Rhode Island; William “Bill” Satkauskas of Northbridge; and Kerri Nealley of Upton. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Kyle, Nicole, Ryan, Ashley, Benjamin, Aaron, Chelsea, Thomas, Michael, Nathan, Evan, Taylor, Tom, Emerson, Jack, and Blaire; eight great-grandchildren; his sister, Sarah Nattinville of Garland, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother James Wood, and his stepson Louis Satkauskas.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, at Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home, 45 Main Street in Upton, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial with military honors at Lakeview Cemetery in Upton will be held privately with his family at a later date.
