William D. Minehan

Minehan, William D. TROY William D. Minehan Sr., 66, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 29, 2007 with his loving family at his side. Born on February 20, 1941 in Troy, he was the son of the late William H. and Catherine Daly Minehan, and husband of Patricia Farmer Minehan of Troy. They were married for 41 years. Mr. Minehan worked for the Troy City School District for 26 years, retiring in 2002. He previously worked for the former Williams Press in Menands. He was a life member of the Emerald Athletic Club, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Lansingburgh, and the Troy local of CSEA. He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Troy. Bill enjoyed golfing, horse racing, watching football and spending time with his family. Survivors, in addition to his wife, Pat include two sons, William D. Minehan Jr. of Troy, and Bryon P. Minehan of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; a granddaughter, Molly Robin Minehan of Troy; two sisters, Janice Connors (Milton) and Kathleen Wood, both of Saratoga Springs; a brother, Daniel Minehan (Marie Stipe) of Troy; and several nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his daughter, Robin Lynn Minehan in 2004, and an infant daughter, Suzanne Minehan. Funeral service will be at 9:00 a.m. Monday from the Mc-Loughlin & Mason Funeral Home, corner of 109th St. and 3rd Ave., Lansingburgh, and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Troy, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Troy. Calling hours are Sunday 3 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial donations to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144, would be appreciated.