Nancy Wood

Nancy Giresi Wood, age 69, of Little Falls, New Jersey passed into the arms of her Savior on Friday, May 24, 2024, with the comfort of beloved family by her side. 

Nancy was born on April 4, 1955 to Louis E. and Mary Giresi and graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls in 1973. She continued her education at Syracuse University and graduated with an Early Education degree. During her college years, she was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi and served as vice president of her sorority. After college, she was a preschool teacher in the Syracuse School District. After having children, she transitioned to a stay-at-home mom and would substitute teach in the LaFayette, New York school district. 

Nancy had a very strong faith in her Lord Jesus and dedicated her life to serving the Lord throughout her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She had a beautiful smile, great sense of humor, and loved to make people laugh. 

Nancy is survived by her loving sister Debbie Passenti, daughter Tina (Jeremy) Culver, son Matthew (Tanya) Wood, daughter Abigail (Joseph) DeVore, grandchildren Chloe, Payton and Reed Culver, Madison and Harper Wood, Levi, Nolan and Carter DeVore.