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William Derenthal Obituary

DERENTHAL - William, of North Babylon (formerly of Queens Village) on August 9, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Muriel. Devoted father of Eileen Stacy, William, Diane (Melvin) Klein, Patricia, Stephen (Karen) and Jane (John) McMahon. Proud grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of six. Dear brother of Kenneth, Marion, Dorothea and the late Edwin. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY on Wednesday 7-9:30pm and Thursday 2-4:30pm and 7:00-9:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday 10:15am SS. Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church, Deer Park, NY. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 12, 2008.

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Diane Klein

August 6, 2024

You continue to be a part of our lives dad although in a different way. You are remembered always and missed. Say hi to all on the other side. Love, Diane

Diane Klein

August 14, 2008

No words can truly describe how I feel at this time. It is with utmost respect and love that I sent you to be with mom. grandma and grandpa. Thank them for the visit that night. It helped to know that you were and are with those you love on the other side too. I will always miss you all. Hugs to them too.

Shannon Pinder

August 13, 2008

To the Koch family,

My thoughts and prayers are you with you, during this time. Please know that though you loved him, he's now in a better place.

I hope you find healing and rejoice in the life that he led.

I'll be praying for you.

Love,
Shannon Pinder & Family

Kimberly Lindner

August 13, 2008

Our thoughts are with you, Rob and Kelly.

Much love,

Lindner Family

Jane McMahon

August 12, 2008

I still can't believe you are gone dad!! Rest in peace. Give mom a hug for me! I miss you both so much!!

Kelly Anne Koch

August 12, 2008

We love you Great Grandpa, and miss you already! Say hello to Great Gandma for us. We will see you again some day.

Love,
Amanda and Ashley

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