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William Northup Obituary
William Edward Northup, local artist, retired US Navy and United Airlines pilot, aged 89, died peacefully on October 1st, 2020 in Palm City, FL. "Bill" was born on June 16, 1931 in Alexandria Bay, NY to Lloyd and Phyllis Northup. Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jane Elizabeth (née Mance) Northup of Palm City; children Terri Northup, Dail Earl, Nisa Fisher, Kathi Sanford, Lizzie Mari, William J. Northup, and Maggie Northup, 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. US Navy Lt. Commander Northup, retired, of Fighter Squadron VFA-81, also leaves a legacy to American aviation art. Aycock Funeral Home is handling the cremation. Bill will be interred in his family plot at the Barnes Settlement Cemetery following 'A Celebration of Life' service to be held in the Thousand Islands, NY, at a later date.
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Bruce Martin
October 12, 2020
What A Truly Great Man !! Like Father Like Son !! Sorry For Your Loss Bill
Dorie L Griggs
October 7, 2020
The memories of our families spending time together are so precious. My prayers are with the entire family.
Love - Dorie
Bobbi Landrock
October 7, 2020
I will always remember him as a very active, loving man who was full of life and loved his family dearly. I remember him working on his hydroplane at 1 Balanced Rock in the garage, him painting pictures of boats and planes, and him racing hydroplanes. While it is very sad that he passed away, his beautiful legacy lives on, his family that he was so proud of and who he loved dearly.
Barbara Hubbard
October 6, 2020
Bill was an asset to our collective family. A wonderful man with many talents and a joy to be around. He will be sorely missed!
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