William E. "Boots" Delahanty

DELAHANTY, William E. "Boots"
Passed away peacefully Sunday evening, November 18, 2007. Originally of Baltimore, MD, Bill resided the last 17 years in Elmira, NY. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, at the convenience of the family. Rabbi Mimi Biatch officiating. In lieu of flowers, pass on the kindness Bill showed to others. Born January 13, 1919, the son of the late Katherine (Clifford) and William Delahanty, Sr. Bill was the loving husband of Barbara Sparks for 58 years, who predeceased him in 2004; and brothers, Clifford, Raymond; and sister, Dorothy. Survived by a devoted daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Larry Cohen of Elmira; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Mary Delahanty; and grandchildren, Dana, Michael, Deidre, Lindsay, Christian, and Grant of Newport Beach, CA; sister, Lillian Kearns of MD; sisters-in-law, Irma Dorrell of TX, and Ruth Sparks of MD; numerous nieces, nephews, dear friends, and caregivers. Bill was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII in the 847th Air Engineer Squadron and received the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon. He was a member of the Police Department of Baltimore City, MD, and was the first Chairman of the Personnel Service Board. He later became a Fire Investigator and retired from Maryland National Bank. Family was the most important thing in the world to him. He will be in our hearts forever. Smile when you remember how he touched your life. Peace. ARRANGEMENTS BY BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME.