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William Ondriska Obituary
He was born June 27, 1927 in Newburgh, and was married to the late Julia Silvagni Ondriska, who predeceased him in 1964.
Bill was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and St. Bonaventure Schools. He retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Survivors include his son, William J. Ondriska Jr. of Dallas, Texas; and grandchildren, Brooke and Alena Clark of Dallas, Texas and Autumn Christina Ondriska of Bushnell, Fla. He was predeceased by his son, John Francis Ondriska.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., today, Monday, October 22 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, in Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
Memorial contributions on Bill's behalf may be sent to American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St., Middletown, NY 10940.
To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com or call 845-561-8300.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ginny Esposito
October 23, 2007
Billy: I only met your dad once and that was through your brother John who went to college with my husband and I. John was in our wedding party. Your dad was a sweetheart to me. John spoke so fondly of him, you, and your Aunt Mary. Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time. May God's compassion fill your heart.
David E. Mac Morran
October 22, 2007
Billy i haven t seen you in many years , I just want to say i'am so Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing , he was really a great man to know and to just sit and talk with and i met him many years ago when Cercones Move to Highland Ave . so i knew your Dad many years and Your Mom was so Sweet also and of Course Aunt Mary and your Brother , we can t forget him either , My Best to you and your Family Billy and may your Dad Rest in Peace.
Jill Ludlow
October 22, 2007
Billy,
I can't begin to tell you the affect that Bill had on my life. He was the father figure that I had growing up.I have so many wonderful fond memories of him. I am sorry I am not able to attend the funeral services but will keep you in my thoughts.
Jill Ludlow
Wayne Stoddard
October 22, 2007
Billy,
So sorry to read about your dad. I remember him and your Aunt Mary keeping us in line as we would run the neighborhood!!!
Linda Crudele-Riccio
October 22, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
George Ochsen
October 22, 2007
Bill,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I have many, many memories of your father and mother while growing up in Cornwall. He was a great man, a caring man. I saw your father before he retired and I was working for UPS, he always had something good to say to me. Again Billy, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
John Ludlow
October 22, 2007
Billy,
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Your father was a great influence on me growing up, at a time when I needed it. His friendship during my adult years was equally rich and rewarding; it was truely an honor to know the man. While it saddens me that I cannot make the funeral due to my own health issues, please know that I will be there in spirit.
John Ludlow
Richard Pisani
October 22, 2007
Bill Jr.,
I worked with your dad in the early 70's at Met Life and he was without a doubt one of the finest gentlemen I ever knew. My condolences.
Kay Ciaccio
October 21, 2007
To Bill's family,I'm very sorry to read about Bill's passing. My grandmother and grandfather, Mr and Mrs Tuckosh were neighbors of Bill and his parents on Benkard Ave in Newburgh. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
James Duffy
October 21, 2007
We are sorry to read about Bill's death. We have know Bill since 1971, when he convinced Jim to join Metropolitan as an insurance agent.
We were close through the years and enjoyed working with Bill and knowing his family. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Jim and Alice Duffy
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