Andrew Thomas Wood D.D.S.

Voorheesville, NY-Andrew Thomas Wood died September 18, 2022, at his beloved home on Swift Road in Voorheesville, NY. He was born to Stella Miskiewicz and Richard Wood on October 5, 1943, in Albany, NY. He graduated from Albany High School in 1961, where he served on student council and captained the varsity swim club, among other activities. He earned a degree in biology from Siena College, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from West Virginia University. His first years as a dentist were spent in Denver, CO, where he served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force at Lowry Air Force Base. In 1971, he returned to Albany to open a private practice, which he ran without interruption until 2020. An active member of the Third District Dental Society in Albany and a national delegate to the American Dental Association, he was inducted into the Academy of General Dentistry in 1998. On September 17, 1966, Andrew married Mary Gabrielle Norris at the Church of St. Vincent De Paul. She was the love of his life; together they have four children, Julie, James, Lori, and Michael, who grew up in their country home where family and friends near and far were always welcomed. Andrew was a devoted member of St. Matthew’s Church serving as a lay minister and parish council member. He was also an active member of the Albany Country Club. Above all, Andrew was a loving person who cared for his family, friends, and patients with warmth and good cheer. For those who knew him well, he was a constant source of positivity and generosity. He enjoyed music, movies, books, cars, sports, Old Albany stories, and lackluster rounds of golf with joy and appreciation for their unique contributions to his character. Compassionate, happy, and supportive, he was a great friend to all. He was especially interested to teach you what he knew and eager to rejoice in the wisdom and accomplishments of others. You always left his presence with spirits lifted. Andrew is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Gay; his daughter Julie Harris, her husband John and children Ally, Stephen, Andrew, and Matthew of Louisville, KY; James Wood, his wife Patricia and children JD, Christina, and Samantha of Milwaukee, WI; his daughter Lori Cashman, her husband Gillis and children Tyler, AJ, Brooke, Colin, and Tucker of Hingham, MA; Michael Wood, his wife Katharine McJimsey and children Georgia and Naomi of Chicago, IL; his younger sister Beverly Squadere and her husband James of Albany, younger brother John Wood and his wife Suzan of Greenville, SC, and former sister-in-law Patricia Wood; his brothers- and sisters-in-law and their spouses Ben Norris (Mary), Judy Polley (David), John Norris (Jane), and Lisa Gaglioti (Joseph); and numerous cousins, along with 16 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and older brother Richard Wood. We will miss and cherish him and keep him in our hearts forever. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Andrew’s family Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Friday, September 23, 2022 at 10:00 am at Christ the King Church, Westmere, NY where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation (www.givetostpeters.org) or to Siena College (www.siena.edu/alumni-and-friends/giving).

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Andrew Thomas Wood D.D.S.

October 5, 1943 - September 18, 2022