William Pinch

Bill, You have left too early for sure. I so enjoyed visiting you and your stone collection. You helped me on my crystal journey and I so appreciated your kindness.
The Springfield show in August will not be the same. Your advice so needed by many when we cannot identify the rock we are holding, where will we go now?
My sympathy for your family, Prayers and Blessings, Barbara Carlton

Please except my deepest condolences for your loss of Bill he was a friend and a very knowledgeable and interesting person not only Minerals but stamps for me talking with him was always a joy and a learning experience he will be missed deeply by all
David Kords Walworth NY

Jacque, my deepest condolence to u for Bill. I knew Bill from high school and met him at Penfield quarry and Rochester Mineral cub. We talked about Fluorite form Penfield and around world and all other minerals that were so much apart of his life and still mine. I will miss Bill and cherish the memories we had together.

Bob Hiler

Hi Jacquelyn,

This is Nancy Braiman. I want to express my sincere condolences for the passing of Bill. Although, it was a while since we saw him, I know my dad was so
fond of Bill and always spoke so highly of him. All the best to you and your family. Warm regards, Nancy Braiman

I only knew Bill the last two years, but he was so impressive and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to sit in his study and listen to him talk about his collection. A fine man, a renaissance man. Beautiful home and one of a kind treasures, tapestries, etc. It was my privilege to have known Bill

I got to know Bill through his friendship with my father, Joe. I always enjoyed sharing our mutual love of gemology. Bill was admirably unique in his willingness to share his knowledge and collections with everyone who showed interest. The breadth and depth of his knowledge has not been equaled by anyone I have met in over 40 years of being in the jewelry business. I will never forget the time he handed me a copy of Sir Isaac Newton's Principia Mathematica, a 300 year old book! From books to...

I was one of those children Bill introduced to collecting minerals-a collection I still have today, 45 years later. A kind, generous man. I'll never forget walking into this big room with rows and rows of cabinets filled with minerals from around the world. He guided me to chose the best my small budget would allow. I am proud to have known him. Condolences to his family.