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William R. "Billy" SHOEMAKER

FUNERAL HOME

Latimore - Schiavone Funeral Home, Inc.

8434 North Main Street

Angola, New York

William SHOEMAKER Obituary

SHOEMAKER - William R.
"Billy"
Of Hamburg, NY entered into rest at the age of 68 December 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Suzanne (Forczek) Shoemaker; Son of Vera (Schuster) and The late William J. Shoemaker; Brother of Elizabeth (Paul) Srutowski; and The late Luther Scott Shoemaker; Uncle of James Scott Srutowski. Mr. Shoemaker was the owner of William R. Shoemaker Inc. which specialized in sales and service of fire apparatus, He also was a proud member of the Hamburg Vol. Fire Dept. for 40 years. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Latimore-Schiavone Funeral Home Inc.,
Angola, NY.

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Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 25, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for William SHOEMAKER

17 Entries

Erwin J Krause

December 19, 2023

To the family of Billy Shoemaker:

My deepest condolences on Billy's passing. I met Billy back in March of 2016 when my son, Chris, and I traveled to his shop to inspect the 1973 "Yellow Bird" American LaFrance shown above. He was so enthusiastic about the truck and did not really want to sell it. My son and I assured him that when we bought it, it was going to a very good home, and would be used as a caisson to carry mainly past Firefighters. I still own the truck, and still keep it properly maintained, and housed. Though my time was short with him,
he will always be one of my very warm memories.

Erwin J. Krause - Past Assistant Chief, Tunxis Hose Co. #1, Unionville CT
Christopher J. Krause - Past Rescue Squad Lieutenant
Tunxis Hose Co. #1, Unionville CT

Erwin J Krause

July 16, 2023

Glen & Beth Prezembel

January 2, 2023

Billy was a true friend to the very end. A guy with a permanently sunny outlook who would do anything for you. When I really needed him, he was there for me. He will live on forever in my heart. Rest in peace, my Brother.

Heartfelt condolences to Sue, Vera, Elizabeth and family.

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26

Gary Walters

January 2, 2023

Bill spoke at the first HITV Reunion in 2007, on how in the principle of keeping accurate time for The Morning Show, was beneficial in life, in the discipline of ones' work ethic. To his family, I ffer my deepest sympathies, and thank you Billy for the laughter.

Carl Fischer, Past Fire Chief

January 1, 2023

To the Shoemaker Family and Friends!
Billy the Shoe was a great friend! I learned a lot about fire trucks from Billy while we were building a Saulsbury Rescue truck for our Department, Main-Transit FD! We hand some great trips to Preble and all the other conferences we went to! We all will miss him....

Pat `Rocko´´ McKenna

December 31, 2022

To Vera, Suzanne and Elizabeth - A big man in all ways means a big loss for you. Incredible adventures and stories abound - no one who met him would not remember him! The picture above is exactly how I will remember him - the smile. The Sigma Delta Fraternity will miss him.

Sue Kell Zupko

December 29, 2022

I´m so sorry to hear of Billy´s passing. I talk about him often as we went to high school together. Visited him the last time I was in Hamburg. The world will miss his sunny smile. Condolences to his family.

Christine O'Connor

December 27, 2022

I am So very very sorry to hear of Bill´s passing! Sending many prayers, thoughts & hugs for the entire Shoemaker family! I know he will be missed very much!
Chris & Tom O´Connor

Dave Holloway

December 27, 2022

To Mrs Shoemaker and family:
I am a fraternity brother of Bill, from his Clarkson days. Very sorry to hear of his passing. Shoe and I had a few adventures and many laughs together; I can still hear his! He was always cheerful -even when he didn´t need to be, fair and kind, and always seemed to be the first to volunteer for house projects. Will always remember him driving the 442 with a big smile!

Norm Fisher

December 27, 2022

Marge (Boyer)Shincarick

December 27, 2022

So sorry for your loss! Billy was such a nice person & I enjoyed working for him at the Fire Apparatus Company typing fire truck specifications at the Hamburg Office. Take care !
Marge

Carol Lee Rubeck

December 27, 2022

Dear Mrs Shoemaker, Elizabeth, Paul, James & Suzanne, I am so very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. My prayers of comfort are lifted for your family on this great loss. May he Rest in Eternal Peace.

Phil Chordas

December 26, 2022

So sorry. We will miss his sense of humor.

Dina Graber

December 26, 2022

To know Billy was to love him. When he was in a room you knew it. He was so filled with life. It was a pleasure to have him in our family. He was married to my cousin Sue and through that connection I got to know his family over the years. My heartfelt condolences to my dear cousin Sue & his family Vera, Elizabeth, Paul and James. May your memories comfort you in this time of loss. Rest in Peace Billy you will be missed.

Deborah Forczek

December 26, 2022

My deepest sympathies to Sue and the family. May he rest in peace.

Sharon F. Logel

December 26, 2022

So very sorry to learn of Billy's passing. My husband, Michael Logel from the Newstead Fire Co. considered Billy a very good friend. Mike passed Jan. 31, 2022. May God comfort your hearts and fill you with His peace and love.

Bill Adams

December 25, 2022

Condolences to Billy's family.
The fire truck world lost a legendary figure.
He cannot be replaced and will never be forgotten.
RIP

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