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William R. "Bill" Farrell January 3, 2020 William R. "Bill" Farrell, 82, of Fayetteville, NY and Quarryville, PA passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020. Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Baye (Hoyer) Farrell. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Judith (Chapman) Farrell. He lived in Syracuse and graduated from St. Anthony of Padua High School. He graduated from Catholic University in Washington D.C. and Syracuse University and served in the United States Army. Bill taught Latin and History and coached several sports teams for Fayetteville Manlius Schools for 34 years. In his retirement, he was also active in Solanco Youth Basketball. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by daughters: Christina Newton and Diana (Howard) Urbine; grandchildren: Jessica (Tom) McDevitt; Vanessa (David) Whorrall; and Wyatt, Emma, Katie, and Annabelle Urbine. Also surviving are 4 great grandsons; a nephew, Ken (Diane) Farrell; a niece, Beth Farrell, and a great-niece, Nicole Bjanes. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanine Gadsby and a brother, Robert Farrell. A memorial Mass will be held near Bill's hometown of Syracuse, New York at a later date in the spring. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Solanco Track Boosters, c/o Jennifer McDowell, 51 Oliver Dr., Quarryville, PA 17566. Online guestbook at: www.dewalds.com Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits
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Best coach ever...grateful for everything you did for us.
January 29, 2020
For you, Mr. Farrell.
January 11, 2020
A wealth of knowledge; gentle man; true friend.
January 10, 2020
Requiescat in pace
January 9, 2020
Requiescat in pace
January 9, 2020
Judy, thinking of you. Please know I would be there if I could. I send my sincere condolences to you and your family. I will see you in the spring. I know you and Bill have so many wonderful memories of a wonderful happy life.
Arlene Shore
January 9, 2020
Remembering your great love story today and always.
January 9, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Farrell family. Memories of Syracuse Orange basketball, Pompey Hills golf, many Bridge games & happy times with a good friend.
Jane Matthews
January 9, 2020
Judy, we are so sorry! We had a lot of fun Thursday nights bowling @ Fayetteville!!! Our sincere thoughts & prayers to you and your family. Hope to see you in the Spring. Elly
Carl Rose
January 8, 2020
Hi Judy:
My sincere condolences for your loss of Bill. I enjoyed interacting with him when he was the F-M golf coach during Geoff's tenure on the golf team. I know you will miss him. Please also know that Jan's and my thoughts are with you and your family.
Our best,
Greg & Jan Mann
Gregory Mann
January 8, 2020
We have an autographed copy of Bill's book, Classical Place Names in New York State, on the shelf in our living room. I even gave a copy to my father, after he commented, "you have a lot of classical place names around here." Our late son took Latin for 4 years with Bill, so Bill must have been an inspiring teacher. Who takes 4 years of Latin anymore? Condolences to his family.
Janet Wolf
January 8, 2020
Dear Judy,
Thinking of you and family during your difficult days. It was so good knowing such a fine gentleman. Please know of our most respectful sentiments.
Sincerely,
Tony and Bobbie Kreuzer
Anton Kreuzer
January 8, 2020
I WAS IN THE NATIONAL GUARD WITH BILL, AND I ALWAYS THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO BECOME A PRIEST.
I KNEW HE WENT TO SCHOOL WITH BOB SHEEAN, AND MIKE SESSLER, AND SOME OTHER GUYS I CAN'T REMEMBER THEIR NAMES.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
BOB CRANE
BOB CRANE
January 8, 2020
BOB CRANE
January 8, 2020
My sincere condolences to Bills wife and children. I knew Bill for a short time when he participated in Rock Steady Boxing with those of us who have Parkinsons. We both graduated from Catholic University and shared memories of our experiences there.
Jerry Lotierzo
January 7, 2020
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