Norman S. “Chip” Wood, Jr., 82, of Northbridge, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Petrocelli) Wood.

Born in Milford, he was a son of the late Norman S. Wood, Sr. and Beatrice (Wood) Wood and was raised and educated in Upton. He attended Northbridge schools and was a graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School.

Norman proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis from 1961 to 1964, attaining the rank of Corporal.

Following his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, he worked as a machinist at Lentros Engineering for 39 years.

Chip enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching his beloved Boston Red Sox, taking frequent trips to visit his children and their families in Arizona and California, and spending time with family and friends. In his younger years, he and his family spent many summers at his parents’ cottage in New Hampshire.

In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his children, Anthony “Tony” Wood of Mesa, AZ, Thomas Wood and his wife Dolores of Chula Vista, CA, Christopher Wood of Cumberland, RI, William “Bill” Satkauskas of Northbridge and Kerri Nealley of Upton; his grandchildren, Kyle, Nicole, Ryan, Ashley, Benjamin, Aaron, Chelsea, Thomas, Michael, Nathan, Evan, Taylor, Tom, Emerson, Jack, and Blaire; eight great-grandchildren; his sister, Sarah Nattinville of Garland, TX; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, James Wood, and his stepson, Louis Satkauskas.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 14, in the Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home.

Burial with military honors in Lakeview Cemetery, Upton, will be held privately with his family at a later date.