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William Beers Obituary
William H. Beers III, a lifetime area resident, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at O.R.M.C., Horton Campus in Middletown, NY. He was 61.
The son of the late William and Esther Phelan Beers II, he was born January 14, 1947 in Middletown, NY.
William graduated from John S. Burke Catholic High School in 1965, then received an Associate's degree from Orange County Community College in 1969. Following his graduation from O.C.C.C., he served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in West Germany until 1972. He was an independent distributor for Bachman Snack Foods in Newburgh for many years. He was most recently employed by X-tra Mart of Newburgh, NY.
He is survived by his girlfriend, Rosalie Cox of Middletown; his children, William H. Beers IV and his wife, Erin of St. Petersburg, FL and Tara Lapierre and her husband, John of Kingston; their mother, Nancy Beebe; brother, John "Jack" Beers and his wife, Karen of Rainer, WA; sisters, Kathleen of Patterson, NJ and Barbara "Bonnie" Beers of Middletown; his granddaughter, Hannah Sue Lapierre; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, September 26, at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY 10940.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Ploth officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in O.C. Veterans' Cemetery, Craigville Rd., Goshen, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Assn., 419 E. Main St., Middletown, NY 10940 or to The Guild of St. Margaret's Soup Kitchen, 12 Depot St., Middletown, NY 10940.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home; www.applebee-mcphillips.com or 845-343-6309.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Beers
Bill
October 4, 2008
I met him as a customer at his store....he brightened my days....my condolences.
Richard Pucino
September 28, 2008
Dear Tara and William,
I was deeply saddened to learn of your father's passing. As you know, he and I go back to O.C.C.C. days.
He was a great guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Anita (Nutley) Jones
September 27, 2008
Bill
was a wonderful, warm person. I was in his graduating class and am
extremely saddened to hear of his death. I will always remember his
smile because it seems that he was always smiling. He will be welcomed
in heaven.
Anita Nutley Jones
Newt Ronan
September 26, 2008
My sympathies to all of Bill's friends and family. He and I knew each other long ago, at John Burke High School. May he rest in peace.
Newt Ronan
Kathleen (Gadbois) Schrum
September 26, 2008
Dear Beers Family, I went to both JS Burke and OCCC with Bill. He was a dear, kind friend. And, patient. He taught me how to drive! Does anyone remember that tiny Nash Rambler he had?
Please accept my sympathy for your loss.
Steve Sisco
September 26, 2008
Good guy and classmate at
Mt. Carmel and Burke, we will always remember you.
Sincere condolences to the family and Rosalie. Bill will be sadly missed.
Linda totaan
September 26, 2008
Dear Tara & William,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss. I worked with you at Weis Markets.
Linda totaan
September 26, 2008
Dear Tara & William, My prayers go out to your family and to you both. Losing a parent is very hard. I worked with you at Weis Markets. My sympathy to your family.
Bob Stearns
September 25, 2008
I went to OCCC with Bill and then later when he was in the small loan business we interacted occasionally on the telephone, both business related and reminders of our days at OCCC. Always the gentleman.
Melissa Maher
September 25, 2008
Bill was a very good friend to my father for years. After my father passed away - anytime I would run into Bill he would always ask how I was and would make sure to ask if my Mom was doing well. He was very sweet. I was so sorry to hear of his passing - he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Ariana Dalton
September 25, 2008
I have known Bill for the last 4 to 5 years through my good friend, Rosalie. He was such a good man with such a huge heart that was open to everyone. He will be sincerely missed by all that were priveledged to have known him. God bless you Bill.
Leda Carmody
September 25, 2008
My sympathy! Bill used to come to Pryluck's Drug Store, when I worked there. He was always nice to me. I know he will be sorely missed.
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