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William Taylor Obituary
October 5, 1938 - February 24, 2025
AUBURN - William (Bill) Taylor, born on October 5, 1938, Auburn, NY, to the late Margaret (Maney) and William Taylor, passed away peacefully at Fingerlakes Center for the Living on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 86.
Bill moved to Oswego, NY at the age of three where he was raised. In his youth, Bill graduated from Oswego High School, was an Eagle Scout (adult Scout leader later on) and attended SUNY Oswego College. Bill served proudly as a Chaplin's Assistant in the United States Army until October 1967. After his service in the Army, he began his profession in the grocery industry, working at ACME, Super Duper, and completed his career at Tops Friendly Market. In retirement Bill was a school bus driver for several school districts in the area. He was a volunteer fireman for the Owasco and Fleming Fire Departments. Bill also volunteered for SAVES as an EMT.
You could always find Bill puttering in the yard or helping neighbors with anything they needed. He was a gracious neighbor to everyone who lived near him. He enjoyed camping with his friends at Riverforest Campground in Weedsport for many years. Bill was someone you could rely on for any kind of help, whether it was yardwork, snow-blowing, advice, or any task that needed to be done. He had the biggest heart and gave his time and energy to all. Bill was an avid animal lover his cats were his pride and joy.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Kathleen (Tanchak) Taylor; daughter, Pamela Semple; grandson, Matthew (Katie) McConnell; sister, Dorothy (Robert) Hogg, Charlotte, NC; brother-in-law, James Dauler, Syracuse, NY; very special friends, Peter House and Michael Hannen; and several nieces and nephews. Bill is predeceased by his parents; son, Michael Semple; sister and brother-in-law, Judith (William) Crego; sister, Donna Dauler; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Linda Tanchak; and special friend, Bill Kelley.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours at PettigrassFuneral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn, NY, Friday, February 28, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Pettigrass Funeral Home, Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10 a.m.
The family would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers during Bill's recent illness. We are especially grateful for the compassionate care given to our husband and father at Fingerlakes Center for the Living for the past four months.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Matthew House or E. John Gavras Center in Auburn, NY.
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Rick Saxton
March 5, 2025
Sorry This is So Late,
Sorry to hear about Bills passing. He was always a joy to work with and always had a funny store to tell about the job!!
Rick Saxton - Union Springs School Transportation.
Christine Tanchak
March 4, 2025
Deeply sorry for your loss.
Sharon Porter
March 1, 2025
Sending prayers to you all at this difficult time. God bless too you all.
Diana Sherman
February 28, 2025
I remember Bill from Tops. Later, I had the pleasure working with him at Birnie Bus and Laidlaw. Bill was a good man whom I considered a friend. We lost touch after he retired from bus driving, but he was a man I will never forget. R.I.P. Bill. Heaven has gained an angel. My condolences to his wife and family.
Matthew Smokoski
February 28, 2025
I worked with Bill at Tops. He taught me a lot. Knew him as an EMT as well.
Great guy to learn from.
Thank you ...rest in peace
David Crolick
February 28, 2025
Kathy I´m so sorry to hear about Bill
Sending prayers to you and your family. I enjoyed working with Bill At Tops. He was a great guy. David Crolick
Steve DeLuca
February 27, 2025
I first met Bill at the Owasco Fire Department. He was an assistant chief and ran the Junior Firefighter/Explorer Program. He helped me (and many others) begin my journey into the fire service. I also worked with Bill for many years at Tops Supermarket. I crossed paths with him a few times in recent years. It always brought back fond memories from the good old days. Rest In Peace Bill.
Deborah Stoddard
February 27, 2025
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing..I worked for him at Super Duper in the early 70's and he was a great manager and just a super nice person....My prayers and thoughts go out to all his family and friends at such a difficult time.
Tony LoPiccolo
February 27, 2025
Bill Taylor was my neighbor for 30 plus yrs. He was always Bill Bill was always there when you needed a hand! A great guy and gentlemen! RIP my friend Tony Lo Piccolo
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