William G. Coody, 76

10/07/2022

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — William George Coody, 76, of North Adams died on Friday, October 7, 2022 at home.

William was born in North Adams on July 18, 1946 a son of the late George S. Coody & Veronica A. (Miller) Coody. He attended schools in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School.

William was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War receiving several citations and medals including the Vietnam Service Medal, 4 Overseas Bars, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and the Purple Heart. After the military he was employed at the Berkshire Tannery where he worked as a leather softener operator for many years. He was also an avid fisherman with the Deerfield River being his favorite place.

William was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. He was also a member of the Vietnam Veterans and the Disabled American Veterans.

Survivors include his daughter Christine Coody of Easthampton, son Steven E. Coody of Hawkinsville GA; Sisters Marilyn Mahar, Phyllis Gaule, Janine Zoito, Carol Burdick, and Martha Pratt; and brother Edward Coody, a grandchild and many nieces and nephews. William is predeceased by his brother Michael Coody.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A private burial with military honors for William Coody will take place in the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St. Agawam, MA. Agawam, MA. on Thursday October 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations are suggested for Elder Services of Berkshire County, 877 South St. Pittsfield, MA. 01201. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

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William G. Coody, 76

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Carol, Joe and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s been a very rough season! I continue to keep you and your family in thought and prayers. Hold your memories close to your heart.
from: Tina DiSanti	on: 10-26-2022

Janine, so sorry for the loss of your brother. May he Rest In Peace.
from: Paula Gardner Durwin	on: 10-22-2022

I am deeply saddened to learn of Bill's passing he was certainly one heck of a good walking g stick maker and I have received more compliments on the one he made for me my deepest condolences to Coody's family on Bills passing. Gene Kemp
from: Gene Kemp	on: 10-16-2022

To the Cody Family…you are all in my thoughts and prayers on the passing of your brother Bill Good Bless
from: Tom Mahar	on: 10-11-2022

I am shocked to learn of the passing of Bill, I just seen him a few ways ago sitting on his porch,Bill lived across the street from my Father on West Main St and when my Dad passed he came over to give his condolences, I've known Bill for many years and I would always see Bill sitting on the porch. My Condolences go out to the entire Family in this time of need.
from: Tom Ostrander	on: 10-10-2022

My deepest sympathy to the Coody family for your loss.
from: Frank Casuscelli	on: 10-10-2022

Dear Marilyn,Carol, Ed and the other family members. I was sorry to read about Bill's passing. He was a swell guy. Please accept my sincere condolences. Robin
from: Robin J Bachand	on: 10-10-2022