William Paroli Jr.

William L.

Paroli Jr.

Town of Clinton - William L. Paroli Jr. died Monday September 26, 2011 at home. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, he was the son of William L. and Betty Jones Paroli Sr.

On December 1, 2002 at the River Church William married Nancy J. Campbell.

Throughout his private life and public service, Bill was well known for giving generously of his time, his talent and his knowledge. His greatest happiness came from knowing that he had helped someone, whether it was stepping up to assist at the County Clerk's Office, naturalizing hundreds of new United States citizens or just looking up a phone number or an address for a friend in need. He especially treasured his years with the original Poughkeepsie Pacers Drum and Bugle Corps in Poughkeepsie, coaching Little League in the Town of Clinton and his service to his country as a U.S. Navy submariner aboard the USS Narwhal. In all his endeavors, Bill was a natural born leader who motivated others to do more than their best. Following two terms as Dutchess County Clerk, he formed Empire State Investigations, Inc. and conducted successful investigations of dozens of local and state-level election law cases until the time of his death. From childhood on, he was a born musician who excelled at voice, on drums and guitar. As a child he loved to perform for his family, as a teenager and young adult he was a valued member of a number of local bands, and as an adult he gave tirelessly of his time and musical gifts to countless organizations and municipalities. His trademark song was his heartfelt performance of "God Bless the USA". He and his wife Nancy performed regionally and in Branson, Missouri, as the musical duo "Hearts on Fire" since 2004, and their final performance was at a Catskill resort just one day prior to his hospital admission several weeks ago. While in the Navy, Bill accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and his rock solid faith has sustained him through many difficult days. He was a formidable, tireless and fearless advocate for Conservative principles who fought countless political obstacles in order to simply do what is right. His love of helping others was only matched by his love for his country and his Savior. He was one of Dutchess County's most recognizable political figures, and he will be dearly missed by his family, countless friends and the legion of individuals whose lives he touched. Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.

Bill leaves behind his wife, the former Nancy Campbell; his parents, William L. and Betty J. Paroli; his sister, brother-in-law and niece Elizabeth Paroli, Wayne Kezirian and Amanda Kezirian; his stepfamily Aaron Quantock, Maura Gagan and Crescenzia Quantock; his children Marcus, Rebecca and Jed Paroli; many aunts, uncles, cousins, countless family members and a legion of dear friends who mourn his passing.

The entire Paroli family wishes to thank the many, many individuals who knew Bill in life and who now offer their support and sympathy in their time of sorrow. Arrangements were handled by the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie New York 12603.

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