Alyssa C Wood

March 30, 2002 - December 26, 2016

Alyssa C. Wood 14 years old, of Lake Villa, formerly of Lindenhurst, passed away on Monday December 26, 2016. Alyssa was born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 30, 2002. She was a freshman at Grayslake North High School where she was a cheerleader and played soccer in the Lindenhurst Park district program for many years. Alyssa joined PInk Panther Soccer Club last summer after demonstrating her unwavering determination and “never quit” attitude in support of her soccer teams. Alyssa also played for Palombi Middle School along side and against other Panthers over the years. She will be remembered for her bright smile, the kindness she showed everyone, and her leadership at Palombi Middle School. She is survived by her parents Kevin and Elizabeth; her siblings Lauren Wood, Adrienne (Joshua) Sokoll, Justin Furtado, Stephen Farrell Jr and Ronald Waldron Jr.; grandparents Mildred (the late Theodore) Hamlin and Robert (Josephine) Wood Sr.; and nieces and nephews Aria, Jazmyn and Jaiden. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins on the east coast who loved her dearly. A memorial visitation will take place on Thursday Jan. 5th from 4 – 8 pm at Ringa Funeral Home 122 S Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL. A memorial service will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. In lieu of flowers the family asks that any donations be made to their GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/helping-alyssa-kick-cancers-ass?ssid=856210944&pos=1