Peter W. Woodward

March 23, 1948 - April 4, 2019

Peter W. Woodward 71, of West Ghent passed into the Lord’s house in the company of his children. Born on March 23, 1948 to William and Phyllis (Andriance). He was a graduate of Ichabod Crane class of 1966 and SUNY Cobeskill in 1972. He served in the United States Army for 3 years doing a tour in Europe at SHAPE Headquarters and a tour in South Vietnam with the famed 1st Signal Tower team. His team built and retrieved signal towers throughout South Vietnam. In 1972, he married his beloved soulmate Corrine (Orbon) who recently passed away on February 19, 2019. Together they had three wonderful children: Linda (Tom) Bloss, Steven, Elizabeth and her fiancée JoAnne Ward. Sister Pam (Tom) Mate and brother Timothy (Karen) Woodward, niece Caitlin Woodward and nephews Shane and Colin Woodward. He enjoyed life to the fullest and raising his children while being part of their youth sports and Independent 4-H. He played various roles in contributing to his community as President of the West Ghent Fire Company and as the Past Commander of the Stuyvesant Falls VFW Post #9593. His favorite job of 31 years as a US Rural Letter Carrier in North Claverack and Philmont areas. He was proud to be a West Ghenter. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Visiting hours will be on Saturday April 13, 2019 from 10:00-12:00 at the Sacco-McDonald-Valenti Funeral Home 700 Town Hall Drive Hudson, NY. Memorial Service will begin at 12:00 noon at the funeral home with Fr. George Flemming officiating. Peter and Corrine's ashes will be buried together in the West Ghent Cemetery immediately following.