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William Lunney Obituary
Bill was born on June 30, 1935 in Dresden, N.Y. the son of George and Frances Lunney. He served as Sgt. in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict from 1953 -1956. Bill continued as an inactive reservist until he was honorably discharged in 1961. Bill retired after another 38 years as chief lineman for NYSEG. Bill was an active lifetime member of many organizations including the Elks Lodge, American Legion and VFW.
He is survived by a family that he was so proud of; his wife Norma of 70 years; children, Lucinda Brearley (the late John) of Hamburg, N.Y., Patrick Lunney (Andrea) of Colorado Springs, CO, William Lunney Jr. (Stephanie) of Clarence, N.Y., Kathleen Spink (Hugh) of Lyons; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Thomas Lunney (Colleen) of Webster, N.Y.
A private memorial service and interment is planned at the convenience of the family.
If anyone would like to share a story or memory about Bill with his family, please email it to [email protected]">[email protected]">[email protected]">[email protected]
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Wayne County or the Shelley Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by the Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, Lyons, N.Y. Visit www.legacy.com
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Jessica Edgington
November 6, 2023
Dear Norma, Kathy,Alex, Kelly, and Family,
My thoughts are with you. It was always so wonderful to see Bill, such a kind , friendly man.
Love to you all,
Jessica Edgington
John and Cheryl Jensen
November 1, 2023
Our sincere condolences Norma. We bought Bills property in the Adirondacks. I think about him every time we go up there
Lorrie Morahan
October 30, 2023
Norma,I'm so sorry for your loss! Bill was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many
Joseph R Sweeney
October 26, 2023
condolences to the Lunney family rest in peace Bill it was great to know you
John and Diana Marro
October 23, 2023
Our sincere sympathy to the entire family.
The Colatarci family
October 22, 2023
Being the neighbors of Bill and Norma for 22 years was never boring. We shared so many holidays, pool days, and just for fun days. Meeting their kids and grands (and a couple of great grands) was our honor. We will never forget "Willie", we can't; we have too many pictures and videos! Can't forget, "Here come the squirrels," "down in the meadow where the green grass grows," and "Knock Knock, who's there? Olive, Olive who? Olive you!" RIP Willie! You won't be forgotten.
Mark & Diane Federowicz
October 21, 2023
Sorry for your loss, pray that the Lord brings peace to your heart in this difficult time .
Donna and Tim McFaul
October 19, 2023
Norma, Kathy and family, we are so sorry to read of Bill´s passing. I´m sure you know, I had nothing but great affection for the Lunney´s as your mail carrier all those many years on Dunn Road. Bill was one of my favorites! I always appreciated his friendliness and his thoughtfulness in keeping the mailbox plowed out!! He was a worker. He even, kindly, came and trimmed a tree for us at our home with his bucket truck....how nice.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Donna and Tim McFaul
Phil &Ellyn Charette
October 18, 2023
We are very sorry for your loss, Cindy. I know your parents are everything to you. From the stories you have told us, your Dad was quite a guy and larger than life.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Bruce and Jane DeCann
October 18, 2023
Sorry for your loss Norma
Rodney Deisering
October 18, 2023
Condolences to Norma and family. Spend many nights and days with Bill. Hard worker and good friend. Was very proud of his family.
Jerry and Pam Crandall
October 18, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to Norma and family. Bill was a talker and a great, great man. One of our fondest memories of him was when he would stop in randomly to our house in Lyons and we were shared an "enriched beverage" together with several enjoyable conversations.
Also, we were so very pleased and honored to see that donations in his memory could be made to our daughter's "Shelley Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund". (One of Shelley's last wishes was to provide money which would allow students with disabilities to attend summer programs). Thank you so very much. Shelley and Bill had a special connection through Kelly and we are sure she was there to welcome Bill with open arms into Heaven.
Dennis M Fischette
October 18, 2023
To Bill´s family, I am so sorry for the loss of Bill. What a great guy he was.
You all are in my prayers.
John Jack DeTorio
October 18, 2023
Barb and I wish heartfelt condolances to Norma and family. Dunn road lost some great people all at once including Bill and my sister. Rip
Jack and Barb DeTorio
The Franklin Donk family
October 18, 2023
Norma and family...our deepest sympathies in the loss of Bill.
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