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Carol Morris
January 5, 2021
I just discovered that Bill had passed. Bill and his sister Carol and I sang together in a Philadelphia choral group Singing City. The choir was founded on the premise that 'people from all walks of life can come together in a common goal.'. Music was one form of accompanying that goal. We were a happy family and I remember Bill's smile and occasional naughty laugh. There we no color or socioeconomic barriers. We had the opportunity to travel abroad for peace as well as sharing our messages in many different settings in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. We sang Handel's Messiah with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Bill's infectious spirit will be missed I'm sure by many. Carol, thank you for sharing your family memories. Rest in peace Bill.
Carol Morris
Marc Panepinto
December 16, 2019
I had the pleasure of sharing classes with Dr. Grey at IMP in Manhattan. His quick wit and use of technique where things that stood out for me alongside his warm and kindhearted personality. His passing was a real loss to the profession and I'm sure his loved ones. Rest well Bill.
michael higgins
July 19, 2018
it is hard to believe bill is not here. he was so much younger than i when we were together.
that period was short of a year. bill i knew as a beautiful young man who could be filled with the brightest spirits. when we parted i grieved still do. let us all cling to his best moments.
August 16, 2017
I met Bill at PSP and for a time he was my supervisor as I began a career as a therapist. One time Bill left a note in my mailbox and his comment was so kind and encouraging I taped it to a file folder that I still have in my filing cabinet. I run across it regularly and my heart is both glad (that I knew him) and sad (that he's no longer with us). Rod--I met you one night in the "therapists' lounge" at PCC, and Carol-- God bless you both in your loss of this exceptional man.
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May Bowler
November 15, 2016
I just received my Cornell Alumni News and read the incredibly sad news about Bill. Bill was a wonderful friend - and fellow band member - during the late 70's in Ithaca. He was always brilliant, warm, humorous and compassionate - and a great listener. People gravitated to Bill for all of these qualities, and more. I am so sorry for your loss.
August 7, 2016
Bill and I became friends when he first moved to Philadelphia around 1980. I admired his hard work through the years,his tenacity, and follow through on his goals. We both experienced career identity struggles in the 80's and both ended up pursuing the same career path. In the 90's we worked for the same agencies, and were in the same supervision group at Psych Resources where I learned a lot from his expertise as an analyst. He had a great sense of humor, and I remember fondly the early days of our friendship when we were both struggling through our career identity issues in addition to our endeavor to regain equilibrium through the grief and loss of the AIDS epidemic in the 80's. Although we lost contact with each other as Bill pursued his career as an analyst, and I pursued my career as a social worker, I will always cherish the memories of our friendship during our youth in the 80's. My condolences to his sister Carol, and partner,Rod. May he rest in peace.
Michael Lobianco
Anna Forbes
August 5, 2016
Dear Rod,
So sorry to hear the sad news. I did not know Bill but I am sure the grief you are experiencing is awful. Hope it softens enough soon to allow for peaceful memories of your life with Bill and, eventually, to enjoy those warm memories without overwhelming sorrow. Take care, anna forbes
Lawrence Kashi
July 30, 2016
Rest in peace Bill. God bless you! So sorry for your loss Rod! PJ Grier a friend of mine and my deceased partner Frank from 1979 were great next door neighbors and friends. He and his first partner Bob Ladika were our neighbors on S. 86th near the airport until my partner Frank of 12 years died from AIDS on July 2nd 1986.
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