Nicholas F. Wool, 93, of Monterey died Monday March 27, 2017 at Fairview Commons Nursing Home in Great Barrington. Nicholas was born on July 21, 1923 in Housatonic, son of Anthony T. and Ida Helen (Moccio) Wool. He was a graduate of the former Searles High School class of 1942. After high school Nicholas proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps in the European Theatre.
After returning home from his service Nicholas was a partner with his father Anthony with Wool’s Taxi and Wool’s Garage. He also worked as an insurance agent for Prudential insurance for 33 years.
Nicholas was a member of the Knights of Columbus Mt. Everett Council #513, a past Grand Knight and District Deputy, Bishop Conaty 4th Degree, member of the James A. Modolo Post # 8183, life member of the American Legion #8348, chairman of Monterey Finance Committee form 1982-1987 and a past member of the Lions Club.
Nicholas is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Betty” (Corr) Wool of Monterey whom he married on November 1, 1975, three daughters, Jamie Hayden of Tybee Island Ga., Felicia Sprott of Ariz., and Maria Spear of N.Y., one step-daughter, Christine Guerrero of Great Barrington, two sisters, Margaret Pothul of Great Barrington and Carmella Delmolino of Sheffield, 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Nicholas F. Wool will be held on Monday, April 3 at 11:30 a.m at the BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME, 33 South St., Great Barrington MA 01230 with the Rev. William P. Murphy Pastor officiating. Family will receive friends on Monday, April 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. preceding the service. Burial will follow with Military Honors in Corashire Cemetery in Monterey. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com.
