William Farrell Obituary

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

Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2020.
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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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