Jay "Mel" Melvin Wood Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on December 6, 2024 in Brick, New Jersey

Jay "Mel" Melvin Wood Jr.

July 29, 1941 - December 6, 2024 (83 years old)

Brick, New Jersey

Jay "Mel" Melvin Wood Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on December 6, 2024 in Brick, New Jersey

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien Funeral Home

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Jay "Mel" Melvin Wood Jr.

July 29, 1941 - December 6, 2024 (83 years old)

Brick, New Jersey

Jay Melvin Wood Jr. Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Jay Melvin Wood Jr. of Brick, New Jersey, born in Manasquan, New Jersey, whose life came to an end on December 6, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jay Melvin Wood Jr. to show support.

As Jay departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Jay may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Jay leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jay Melvin Wood Sr. and Anna Mueller Wood; his son Michael; and his sister Nancy LaMountain. He is survived by: his wife Louise; and his daughters, Elizabeth and Stephanie.

Visitation was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the O'Brien Funeral Home (2028 NJ-35, Wall Township, NJ 07719). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Parkinson's Foundation in Mel's honor is requested.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien Funeral Home



Sat

Dec 14

Visitation

O'Brien Funeral Home
2028 NJ-35, Wall Township, NJ 07719

Sat

Dec 14

Funeral service

O'Brien Funeral Home
2028 NJ-35, Wall Township, NJ 07719

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