David P. Atwood

Age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Lightways Hospice Home. He was born in Rockford, Illinois.

He proudly served in the US Army and was Honorably Discharged in 1966.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Helen (nee Walker) Atwood.

Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary (nee Giarrante) Atwood;

his children, Eric (Tetiana) Atwood and Julie (Mike) Gibson; his grandchildren, Anais Atwood - Holat, Yaro Slobodianiuk, Isobel Gibson and Quinne Gibson;

his sister, Judy (Tom) Seeley; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carole (late Donald) Giarrante, Gordon (late, Nola) Giarrante, Tom (late, Rose) Giarrante; Bob (Fran) Giarrante, Rose (Bob) Moran, Annette (Janet) Giarrante and  numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Per David's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded under the direction of the Farkas Funeral Home, Joliet (Richard J. Tapella Funeral Director)

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, 18 Woodlawn Ave. Joliet on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Family and friends are asked to arrive at church by 9:45 am.

Private inurnment will be handled by the family.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials in David's memory may be made to the Young Americans Fundation, 11480 Commerce Park Drive, 6th floor, Reston, VA 20191

For information, please call (815) 725-0100 or you may visit David's memorial tribute page at www.farkasfuneralhome.com