William Marsh Sr.

William Marsh Obituary

Cragsmoor, NY

William Marsh, Sr., a Caretaker of the Sam's Point Preserve in Cragsmoor and lifelong resident of the area, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. He was 56.

The son of the late Garrett C. Marsh and Marie A. Burgoyne Marsh, he was born on July 30, 1952 in Tuxedo, NY.

William was a member of the New York State Search and Rescue Team in addition to taking care of the Sam's Point Preserve.

Survivors include his loving son, William Marsh, Jr. and his wife, Nicole of Bloomingburg; two loving grandsons, Dylan Marsh and Cole Felicello. William is also survived by his wife, Cheryl Marsh of Wurtsboro; brothers: Richard, Robert, and Gregory Marsh, and John Kelly; sisters: Cathy Alesci, Karen Harford, Debby Nelson, Cindy Kelly, and Barbara Ercoline, as well as his foster mother, Eleanor Kelly and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, Garrett Marsh, Jr., Edward Marsh, and David Marsh; a sister, Debbie Kelly Butkaus, and his foster father, John Kelly.

A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, October 18, from 12-2 p.m. at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bill's name to: Nature Conservancy Sam's Point Preserve, PO Box 86, Cragsmoor, NY 12420.

Arrangements entrusted to Richard A. Lalli, Director of the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Bush, NY; www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Times Herald-Record on Oct. 16, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Marsh

14 Entries

Terri Nolan

October 30, 2008

A good person are not those who do a good deed occasionally, but do a good deed, one after another, and Bill truley was a good man. I am sad that he is gone but so happy that he was a part of our lives.
I will never forget how he could make your day into a happy one if you were down, with his laughter & jokes. One that stands out in my memories of Bill is,
One morning going up to open Sam's Point and nobody around, putting the key in the door and walking in and there was Bill, crouched down in front of the tee shirt rack, jumped out grabbed my leg and scared the out of me, I still look to being scared or startled when opening, just so quiet now. Bill always had good deeds, whether it be a ride home, a hike to Indian rock and look at the clouds, we made a game of figuring out what they were shaped like. Blueberry picking or just being there to talk to, I miss hearring "HEY TER" he never did call me by Terri but Ter, he will never be forgotten!! Everytime I see Sponge Bob I have to laugh as he would say, going over to the house, I will be back, but really he was going to watch sponge bob cartoon, LOL.
Sweet Dreams my sweet friend.
Terri Nolan

Michael Essig

October 29, 2008

Some may know Billys ol' hill in Bullville. I think Mr Marshs undying love and years of dedication to Sams Point earns him another vote for Bills Point! Mr Marsh made his mark on many people and the places he loved and cared for. A Kind Man of honorable deeds and service to our community and the nature he loved so dear now our mountains guardian angel

Harry & Maryann Malamas

October 26, 2008

We've known Bill for a lot of years and only ran into him a few years back where we talked about some of the good old times. He was a great guy that was never out to hurt anyone. He will be greatly missed by a lot of people and our hearts and prayers go out to his family. God bless you Bill and your family.

Thomas Porth

October 26, 2008

I nicknamed Bill "Bungalow Bill" soon after I asked him to come share my Meadow lakes bungalow in 1970. He was working at circleville gas station & living in his vw bug. i've always loved Bill & always felt he was like a brother to me & my brother Russell. I have way too many adventures & good times to list over our close to 4o year friendship. His smile was magnetic and our friendship is eternal.I've accumulated many pictures of bill over the years that i will share. I'll miss him forever.

Rose Helt- Wilson

October 18, 2008

My deepest sympathy for Billy's family, I remember Bill from High School and although I have not seen hime sence, I often think about the gang and Billy's VW. we had a lot of good times in that car, scraping up money to put in the gastank so that we could all just cruise around. God Bless you Bill, and Your family.

Gregory Thomas Marsh

October 18, 2008

we will all miss uncle billy .

mike jahrling

October 18, 2008

Greg and family,our deepest sympathy on your loss of Billy,he was a good guy....mike and barbara

michael WEDDLE

October 18, 2008

bill will be missed

Alex Larkin

October 18, 2008

I have known Billy since the 6th grade,and we worked together at Buttonwood Tree Farm.Even though I havnt seen him since those days I still call him friend

ralph weddle

October 17, 2008

cody was one of the best friends in my life, i will miss him deeply,bill was the best friend a person could have.

Nancy Plocharczyk

October 17, 2008

I will never forget all the good times we all shared hanging out in Bloomingburg when we were all young and care free, especially the Buick Riveria, with Uriah heap blasting on the 8 track. Rest in peace sweet William!

BillyRay Cox

October 16, 2008

Billy will be greatly missed,he always had a smile on his face and kind words to all. Just knowing him enriched my life and all who knew him. My deepest sympathy for your family and I know your looking down on us all.

Marian Conklin

October 16, 2008

To the Whole Marsh Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel in your loss of your brother. Billy was a sweet man, always had a smile to share. Although he was too young to leave us, May he rest peacefully in Gods' right hand and watch over us all.
With love and concern, Marian

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