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Memories and Condolences
for William Coleman
Andy Niles
June 4, 2014
Bill,
You were a great friend and mentor when I got my start at the DEC. I really appreciate all the support you gave me. You will not be forgotten, God bless you!!
Xavier Majic
June 3, 2014
Rest in Peace Billy, you were a very generous man and will be missed.
JF Gosselin
June 2, 2014
Bill, thanks for all you have done for RPI hockey program
May 30, 2014
Sad news. Bill opened up his home to so many young people at RPI. He has left us here but he will be be forgotten.
Jeff "Moose" Matthews & Family
May 30, 2014
Wow, so great to see these heartfelt entries. Bill was as genuine as they come! Loved that guy. Bill, you were one of my most loyal and trustworthy friends, and such a big part of the RPI hockey family and tradition. Bill, Guillermo, "Guy" "Ma" will be missed by so many who appreciated him for what he was. They sure broke the mould when they made you Guy. You will be missed dearly by my family and me, and you will always remain in our hearts.
Larry Landon
May 30, 2014
Bill, may you rest in peace. My era was fortunate to have you there for mentoring us as we got out of line, an open ear when we needed to talk and a passion for the hockey program. Say hi to Mr. RPI (Willie Stanton) when you pass him in heaven. Thanks for all you were to all of us.
Mike Dark
May 29, 2014
Bill, the Field House will miss you and so will the RPI Hockey Family.
Mike Conte
May 29, 2014
Bill, the two years I stayed with you at 68 6'th (with Kitch and 'Cutch) were two of the best of my life. No doubt, Greg, Abbie and Hank agree. Now you've gone to join other great friends, Willie Stanton, Cathy & John Tracey, Doc Pahl, Jack Bestle, Tony Thomas, and other great friends who welcomed us in your homes and made our lives in Troy a cherished memory. You men have a party up there and keep an eye on Willie. Melanie and I will miss you
John Donahoe
May 29, 2014
Bill was always a great supporter of the RPI hockey players. He was someone you would always remember as you looked back on the great hockey years at RPI.
So sorry to hear the news.....he will be remembered with great thoughts and a great guy!!
- John Donahoe, Hudson, Ohio.
Pierre Langevin
May 29, 2014
Mes plus sincères sympathies à la famille... Seulement de très bon souvenir de cet homme.
May 28, 2014
We remember what a great man Bill was. He just loved watching the kids play hockey when they were on Palladino's team. He never missed a game! We still have the RPI puck he gave to Joe. What a wonderful guy! He will be missed! Sue, Nelson & Joe Davis
Heather Scammell
May 28, 2014
So sad to hear this news. Bill was a big part of my RPI childhood! He will be missed.
May 28, 2014
Bill was a good friend of our family. We have many great memories of the "old" RPI hockey days. Say "hi" to Willie for us. Sheena Bestle and family.
Tom and Robin Leach
May 28, 2014
Bill,
We are going to miss you dearly. You were a big part of our hockey life. You always had time to watch Sean and Conor play hockey. We always enjoyed seeing you at parties and on the road with hockey. It was a pleasure knowing you. Love Tom, Robin, Sean, Conor, and Kailey.
Paul and Shirley Kitchen
May 28, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Bill was a big part of our RPI days and later Alumni years and he will be missed.
Paul and Shirley Kitchen
Nicole Palladino
May 28, 2014
Bill,
You were such a large part of our lives (vacations, Christmas, Birthdays, hockey games/weekend trips, etc...). We feel blessed to have known you and loved you!!!!! You will be incredibly missed.
John, Nicole, Brady & Griffin
May 28, 2014
Bill,
Words cannot describe what a large part of our lives you were. You were with our family for every important moment (Vacations, Christmas, Birthdays etc...) and you will be so very missed! My family was blessed to have had the opportunity to know you and love you!!!!!! XOXO John, Nicole, Brady & Griffin
Kevin Town
May 27, 2014
You were a great neighbor, an excellent golf partner, and a true friend who helped contribute to many of my fondest childhood memories. I will miss you, Bill.
Jeff Brick
May 27, 2014
The RPI Hockey family will miss you.
May 27, 2014
Bill you were a dear friend to many, you will be missed by all. Louann, Hannah & Noah
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