John C. Woods Jr., 67, of Lockport NY passed away Thursday March 31st after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Mary Louise (Panty) Woods, who fought by his side every step of the way.

John was born in Buffalo, NY on June 15, 1948. He was the son of the late John C. Woods and Emelia (Jezioro) Woods. John grew up in Buffalo, NY, graduating from Cardinal O’Hara High School in 1967. He continued his studies at LSU Monroe, University at Buffalo and the prestigious FBI Academy. John retired from the University at Buffalo Police department after working there for 33 years. John began his career as a patrolman and retired as the Assistant Chief of Police. Together, John and Mary Louise have three children and three grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf with his good friends at Oak Run Golf Club. He also enjoyed being with his three granddaughters who loved their “boppa” more than anything.

Besides his wife, Mary Louise, John leaves his daughter Kathleen (Robert) Locke of Derry NH, his son John C. Woods III of Wilson NY; and his daughter Elizabeth (fiance’ Matt Talarico) Woods of Buffalo, NY; three granddaughters Charlotte, Chloe and Lilah Locke; a sister Janet Harrison of Davis, CA; many cousins and very good friends, and of course, his dog Lucy.

Family will be available to receive friends Monday April 4th, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street in Lockport, NY.  A funeral mass will take place at 10:00 am Tuesday April 5th, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Church, 168 Chestnut Street in Lockport, NY.  All are welcome to attend.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made at www.thefirstteewesternny.org in his name.

Online condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.