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Memories and Condolences
for William Eddy
Ernie Mills
September 23, 2020
NY2U de WM2U. Rip buddy.
October 5, 2012
Mr. Bill,
We shared a lot of QSOs and a lot of laughs. Thanks for the good times.
Jack, N2JNT
william morgan
September 28, 2012
think about you and your mom all the time. miss you both dearly.
Lee Hatfield Jr
September 27, 2012
My Condolences, God Comfort all who knew Bill Eddy.
I feel Blessed to have know "Mr Bill"
for almost 5 years, before he left us, and became a "Silent Key".
When I got my Amateur Radio License, the First Contact I had on Ham Radio
was with NY2U Bill Eddy.
Bill had a Great sense of humor and was always a pleasure to talk to.
NY2U Gone but Not forgotten.
73 OM K2HAT Lee
Paul Rankin
October 3, 2011
Mr. Bill, You were the best. Thanks for all the good times and the late night "Radio Madness". You are truly a loss to the radio community.
de WE2M >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Jim & Bren Magill
October 2, 2011
Bob, Donna & Family...our heartfelt sympathy goes to you all...we're saddened so by your losses these past few weeks...may you find peace and comfort in knowing of the love that goes out to you all in these hard times.
Jack Bulmer
October 2, 2011
Dear Bob and family,
Mr. Bill was one of kind and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jack Bulmer, N2JNT
Michael Gavin& Family
October 1, 2011
Bob, Donna,
So sorry for your loss of Bill he is in heavan now at peace. I lost touch over the years but the memories of Nicolls and Bill is part of my youth ill never forget. Love You guys...
October 1, 2011
Good-bye my very dear friend. We had a lot of laughs together. You built on ideas creating the TARA ARA, the TARA VEC exams, online digital operating courses, the 'All Season' contest series, TARA digital Awards, organizing field days and special events by the hundreds. He was the web Master of TARA, and on and on.... Amateur Radio has lost one of it's best. You will always be in our hearts, Ernie & Fran wm2u Arizona.
Richard Burton
October 1, 2011
Bill (NY2U) You will be missed on the 4PM'rs #679 Joined 10/25/84
Dick (WA1CEH)
Glen "Smokey" Rivers
October 1, 2011
Mr Bill, was a great man, and always
had a good sense of humor.
I wish to share my Condolences to
Mr Bill's Family and friends.
NY2U SK
73 W2GDR
Jim Orsino
October 1, 2011
Bill had a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life, we shall all miss hearing him on the radio.
Our condolences to the Friends and Family.
73 KA2DLE Jim and KA2DLF Anita
Joyce Birmingham
September 30, 2011
My dear friend...Mr. Bill - What a pleasure it was to be in your company. I will always remember your love for Amateur Radio and your support for both Frank, N2FF and myself. May you rest in peace, my friend. All my love and prayers - Joyce KA2ANF
Joe Pasquini
September 30, 2011
Our entire community -- and amateur radio in particular -- have lost a dear colleague, mentor and friend. Mr. Bill's love of the hobby and his desire to serve others have influnced many of us, and his spirit will live on in our hearts and through our actions.
Catch ya' down the dial, Mr. Bill.
73 de N2NOU
Mark Friedlander
September 30, 2011
If during your lifetime, you're lucky enough to meet someone like Mr. Bill, you're lucky enough.
Mark Friedlander
September 30, 2011
If during your entire lifetime, you're lucky enough to meet one person like Mr. Bill, you're lucky enough.
Jack WA2YBM Donnelly
September 30, 2011
Mr. Bill. I sure will miss you. Altho I was never a member of TARA, I did manage to get to your FD and some of the meetings. They was always very interesting.
Even tho I am now in Holly Springs NC, I still got the club news from Ken. It is very much appreciated to be able to keep up with the Club news.
Joe Montepare
September 30, 2011
prayers for the friends and family Peg And Joe Montepare RIP Pal
September 30, 2011
We will miss both of you MrBill. You and your Mom were great friends! The world was a better place with you guys in it! Rest in Peace our friends!
Stan and Mary Ann Engel
Donna and Manny Ned
September 30, 2011
Bob, Donna and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Billy was a wonderful guy and will be greatly missed. He will remain very alive in our memories of the good old times.
Peter Miller
September 30, 2011
When NY2U had to leave a couple of years ago, the silence on 145.17 was deafening. Recently, we got to hear that cheerful voice again, and I hoped he had recovered and was back for good. Then I worried about him when his mom died. Now we don't have to worry anymore, but once again, the silence is deafening. What a great guy! We will all miss him terribly, and remember how he brightened so many lives. 73 Mr. Bill. You've left this world a better place. - Peter, W2BEW
Karen Smith
September 30, 2011
I will always miss you...my Buddy.
Scott Cook N2PET
September 30, 2011
I knew Bill for many years through amateur radio, he always made an effort to welcome newcomers in the hobby, helping with VEC sessions, And always a familiar voice for many years running the TARA Traders net on Thursday nights, as well as countless other public services. My condolences to all of his family and friends.
Field Day Troy 2007
K2HAT Lee Hatfield
September 30, 2011
TARA club Field Day 2007
K2HAT Lee Hatfield
September 30, 2011
Mr Bill working a pileup 2007 Field Day
K2HAT Lee Hatfield
September 30, 2011
PAMELA RICHARDSON
September 30, 2011
Dear Bill (my "brother-in-law" kind of - our joke):
May God give wings so you may fly along with the wind like your voice that cheered so many people up with your wit on your beloved radio. You and Mom are back together.
Love you Bob and Donna and I'm here if you need me.
Charlie Friderici
September 30, 2011
Rest in Peace OM. You were the best!
73 de Charlie Friderici KC2KVZ
Bert Bruins N2FPJ
September 30, 2011
Mr.Bill you will be sorely missed by all. 73's and RIP Brother Firefighter.
Bert N2FPJ
Pam Doyle (Badolato)
September 30, 2011
Billy was one heck of a great guy. I will always hold him dear in my heart. After his accident we spent many months almost a year at the hospital visiting 2-3 times a week, me my sister Linda and Gary Stillman. He endured so much and made a wonderful life . We spent many summers at the house on Wayne St with Howard and Billy, Howard whipping us up some Cape Cod favorite drinks. Its amamzing the wonderful bond he and his mother had and he must have decided he want to go be with her. Love ya Bill.
September 30, 2011
John Tutein
September 30, 2011
We've lost a great friend and an asset to amateur radio. Mr. Bill and Mom may you rest in peace. John Tutein, WM2Y
Carol La Civita
September 30, 2011
May you rest in peace.
Georgia Miner
September 30, 2011
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with both you and Donna. And Billy I still didn't get my tuna on rye.
Lisa Badolato-Allen
September 30, 2011
To the Eddy Family:
Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear. May God give you the strength to overcome the pain. You have my deepest sympathy.
Joel Glickman
September 29, 2011
It was an absolute privilege to have known Mr. Bill, NY2U. I met him back in 1985 when I was a student at RPI. His enthusiasm for amateur radio could only be matched by his ability to bring together a cohesive group of diverse ham radio hobbyists, not as a club, but as a family. He was the driving force behind TARA, the Troy Amateur Radio Association and fostered a sense that transcended the idea that this was just another club. Because of his leadership, the group became a family with a true sense of community and caring. Nobody typifies this ideal better than the club's current president, Karen Smith (KS2O) and her husband Mac. Their compassion for Mr. Bill in helping him through the last difficult year of his life is a testament to Bill's legacy. This meant so much to Bill's family and Bill's extended ham radio family, for we all knew that Bill was never truly alone.
Mr. Bill and I would jokingly talk on the phone frequently about the "NY2U Institute" and discuss the status of the nuclear reactor he was building in his basement. We spoke of how RPI was contributing to the project and that the reactor would come online soon and fulfill the "Institute's" destiny. We had so much fun discussing these lofty goals. While Mr. Bill was not really a nuclear engineer, I've met few people with a bigger heart and knack for bringing people together, forming a community. I know that he will never be forgotten and that the ham radio family he founded will cherish his memory and honor him forever.
We love and miss you Mr. Bill.
73 de KA1PRT.
Dan Daniels
September 29, 2011
From a former WPTR Good Guy.
Mr. Bill's humor and love of others will always be a wonderful memory. My time in Albany was always made better by him!
Robert Isby N2LUD
September 29, 2011
I cannot think of anyone who has fostered the hobby more than Bill. He's been one of the greatest of friends one could hope for and a role model. His conversations with my daughter on the radio were fun and educational for her as well.
You will be missed by everyone Bill, but you will certainly never leave our hearts.
Rest in peace my friend.
73
Ray and Lisa Szlasa
September 29, 2011
The glue that kept our T.A.R.A. family together. May God bless you and your family.
73 de KC2OEA and N2VLY
NY2U SK
Richard Neimeyer
September 29, 2011
The passing of Mr. Bill, NY2U, is a tremendous loss for TARA as well as for the amateur radio community as a whole. Some of us will remember how Mr. Bill was a founding member of TARA that started with meetings I believe in his garage and grew to one of the major forces in the capital region amateur radio community. Even when he was in convalescence in recent years he presence was still felt - and will continue to be felt - at club meetings, Field Day and club outings like the summer picnics and public service events.
Let us continue his legacy as what we truly are. A FAMILY!
73 Mr. Bill!
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Dick, W2ABY
September 29, 2011
To the Eddy family and the TARA Family, our deepest condolence for the loss of a great person. Mr. Bill may you rest in peace my friend. You will always be in our thoughts.......
George & Tia Muellecker
W1GRM & W1TMM
September 29, 2011
walt snyder n2wjr
Thomas Cody
September 29, 2011
A true ambassador for amateur radio. He will be sorely missed by everyone. I was very proud to call him "friend." Tom Cody, WE2G
Joyce Bernacki
September 29, 2011
Dear Bob and Family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Bill was such a caring person and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.I will never forget how devoted he was to his Mom and how devoted she was to him. I will hold both of them close to my heart and never let go of the memories. May God be with you and your family at such a difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Veronica Bernacki
September 29, 2011
Dear Bob and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bill. I would like to express my deepest and sincere condoloneces. Your Mom and Bill were a great team and both of them will be missed dearly. I will pray for them daily and never let go of the memories of them both. I am so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
William Kelley
September 29, 2011
I will always remember our conversations about old cars I enjoyed it very much. You were always there to help people in the hobby on or off the air. Bill Jr. and I will miss you.
Lee Hatfield Jr
September 29, 2011
MY Condolences to all who knew our Buddy, Mr Bill.
May God Comfort us All.
NY2U SK
73 K2HAT
carol mahoney
September 29, 2011
Always Enjoyed seeing and talking to Bill when he was out and about with Aunt Marguerite. They were a great pair. Carol Evers Mahoney
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