Avon: At age 92, Woody passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Livingston County CNR. He was born on June 27, 1932 in Rochester, NY. Woody is predeceased by his daughter, Patricia Greco. Survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Shirley (Murphy) Woodruff, his daughters, Deborah (Robert) Stevenson, and Donna Young, his grandchildren, Jennifer, Aimee, Courtney, Elizabeth, and Matthew, her great-grandchildren, Connor, Kyle, Ryan, Averee, Brayden, and Leah, his special friends, Bob Yager, Ralph Ciapp, and Anthony Liberatore, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
A private graveside service occurred at White Haven Memorial Park in Pittsford, NY. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I had the pleasure to meet Woody through our children who graduated from the Honeoye Falls-Lima High School. I also saw him many times at the Lima Post Office where I worked. A great man. He will be missed by thousands.
TO Shirley and family I’m so sorry to hear of Woody’s passing,I remember all the times at the Eagles Club over the years covering Washington St and Buffalo Rd.and then seeing him occasionally in Henrietta from time to time
RIP Woody
Charlie O’Hara
Sending sincere condolences to you Ms. Shirley for the loss of your husband. You truly are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the Lord will provide comfort, peace and strength to you during this difficult time. God bless you now and always.
The Veterans Outreach Center extends our deepest sympathy in Robert’s passing.
We acknowledge and are truly grateful for his service to our country.
So very sorry to hear of Woody’s passing. He was one the very best hires of my career. His impact on students and staff at HFL High School was a wonderful thing. I still remember how he brought “the house down” when he was awarded his high school diploma at a school assembly in the gym. There wasn’t a dry eye in the place! He may be gone, but he will forever be immortalized in the memories of all he touched. Rest in peace my friend.
Shirley, Debbie, Donna, I am so sorry to hear of Woody’s passing. I always had the utmost respect for him, he was a great man. I have so many fond memories of Woody around the Eagles Club, too many to mention. Unfortunately, we lost touch through the years, but I will always remember him as true friend. I know Woody will be truly missed by his entire family. Woody, may you rest in eternal peace.
Woody was a legend in the HFL school district. He worked at HFL when I was a student in the early 2000’s. He often came back to visit after he retired and always found time to bust everyone’s chops any chance he got. Every student and every employee at HFL LOVED Woody! He willl be missed deeply.
Woody and I enjoyed a few years together in a school bus. I was the driver and he was the monitor. He was so kind to the special needs children. They all loved him. Lots of fond memories. Rest in peace, woody.