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William Byrnes Obituary
He leaves his wife of 60 years, Mary A. (Collins) Byrnes of Wilsonville; a sister, Jeanne Peck of Newburgh, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Marion Silkworth of Newburgh, NY.
He was born in Newburgh, NY son of the late John and Mary (Keelan) Byrnes. He was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran and was the Vice President of Zurn Industries. He was a Past Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus, Newburgh, NY, and was also a member of the Council #6980 in Portage, MI. He was active in Junior Achievement in Michigan and with the Little League in Newburgh. In addition, Mr. Byrnes was a Past President of the Serra for the Diocese of Worcester, had been a member of the Thompson Board of Education and served as a Lector for Saint Louis Church.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, from the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Louis Church, Lake Street, Webster. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Newburgh, NY. Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday, October 16, 2007, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Kindly Omit Flowers. Donations in his memory may be made to Saint Louis Church, Lake Street, Webster, MA 01570.
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Richard Stevens
October 16, 2007
Bill was such a super person - he always made others feel important and enjoyed a great sense of humor.The neighborhood is not ever going to be the same - Mary you must have 60 years of great memories being married to such a wonderful person..
Jackie Stevens
October 15, 2007
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I will remember Bill fondly as a good neighbor and colleague on the Board of Ed.
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