Daniel E. "Danny" Woods, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 52 years old.
Danny was born in Boston on May 25, 1961, a son of Sally M. (Sullivan) Woods and Richard E. "Pookie" Woods. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended St. Catherine's and St. Mary's Parochial Schools. He attended Matignon High School for 3 years and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1979. Danny was involved in Charlestown youth hockey as he grew up playing for the Milt Schmitt hockey program. Danny has been a longshoreman working on the Boston waterfront for the last 25 years. He is a member of The International Longshoreman's Association Union Local # 799. Danny became famous recently when he was approached for the movie "The Town" and played the role of a Boston Police Officer in the movie.
Danny is the loving son of Sally M. (Sullivan) Woods and retired Boston Firefighter Richard E. "Pookie" Woods. He is the beloved father of Whitney Woods and beloved grandfather of Emma Rose. He is the devoted brother of Richard E. Woods Jr. of Charlestown, Kelly Considine and her husband Danny of Charlestown, Kevin Woods and his wife Pattyann of Charlestown and Boston Firefighter Patrick Woods (Engine # 39) and his wife Erin of Charlestown. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Danny's Funeral on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 9 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 10 A.M. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from 4 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Danny's name to The Charlestown Recovery House, 15 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown, Mass. 02129.