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William McElveney Obituary
Greece: Bill passed away in the loving arms of the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2008 at the age of 89. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Jeanette (Micalizzi) McElveney, son, James McElveney; sister, Gertrude (Harry) Reddy and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Survived by his loving family, sons, William M. (Kathy Grunert) McElveney and Sean (Kelly) McElveney; his grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Stinson of CA., Joseph, Brant, Katelyn and Grady; great-granddaughter to be born in November. Kathy's children, Doug (Kristin) Grunert of Boston and Marc Grunert; brothers-in-law, Sam Micalizzi of Albany and Robert Chamberlin; sisters-in-law, Sena (Charles) Micalizzi of CA., Rose Marie Micalizzi, Adrian (Robert) Lucacci, Karen (Fred) Christensen of Penn Yan and Marilyn (Peter) Mitrano; aunt, Lee Mucciola; special niece, Gertrude Azueta of Long Island, NY; several other nieces, nephews and cousins; many dear friends, including the Atria of Greece. He was a Veteran of WW II. He was an active member of Greece Post 468 A.L. Also an active Communicant and Usher at Our Lady of Mercy Church and active in many Billiard Leagues until the age of 88.
Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 at the Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 o'clock at Our Lady of Mercy Church (Denise and Armstrong Rd.). Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make contributions to the American Cancer Society in his memory. For more information or to sign Bill's on-line guestbook please visit
www. meesonfamily.com
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Hope Weaver
November 20, 2008
MAC - I will miss your smile and the way you laughed . I'm sure you are happy with God now...You brought joy to all of us that played "Pool" with you - I would have been there to pay my respects to you but i just found out .... God bless
Robert Bedoar
October 21, 2008
Dear Bill,
Hamilton and I want to send our sincere condolences, to both you and Kathy, on the loss of your father. Although we never met your Dad, Bill; if he was like you, he was one first class individual.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this very sad day.
Love,
Bob and Hamilton
Greg DeSmith
October 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sean, and your entire family. Reading about your dad gives insight that he was a good man, having lived a long and fulfilling life with a loving family and many friends.
Carlene Kline
October 21, 2008
"Mac" was my children's grandfather and just a wonderful, special human being. In the too-short years I was honored to be a part of his life, I knew him to be a man of honor, integrity, grace, and above all, abundant and unconditional love. His undying devotion to his wife, Jeanette, and to his sons and grandchildren are the true testiment to this very special man. Mac always welcomed laughter and love in his home. He had simple needs: family, friends, a passion for playing pool, teasing loved ones, and kissing his babies. He died just short of knowing his first great granddaughter, but I know a special part of his loving spirit will be born in her.
Mac and Jeanette are finally reunited after 16 years. Those who knew and loved them both can imagine the loving banter that they are now sharing. I'm sure Mac greeted his wife with a great big hug and kiss, and his joyful, laughing, smile.
Mac, thanks for the huge portion of your heart that you gave to Jen and Joe.
With love,
Carlene
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