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William Urtis Obituary
Charlotte: Passed away peacefully at home, on January 15, 2014, at age 88, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by son, Michael; twin brother, John Urtis. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary (Angelini); sons, William, Robert (Theresa), Thomas, & James (Nella); precious grandchildren, Sophia, Angelina, Michael, Nicholas, Isabella, Francesca, & James Urtis; many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, & friends. Bill was a WWII combat veteran, serving in the United States Navy, and took part in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. He was a staunch supporter of Law Enforcement and of the Rochester Police Department.
A Celebration of Bill's life will be held on Tuesday January 21 at 11:30am, at Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Avenue. No prior calling. Those wishing may donate to Holy Cross Church.
The family wishes to thank the entire staff at the Lipson Cancer Center, Rochester General Hospital, Lifetime Care, and Hospice Service.
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Another photo taken by Terry (future Mrs. Urtis) of Bob at the gravesite.
June 14, 2014
Bob at Dad's and Michael's grave on D-Day's 70th anniversary, June 6, 2014. US Navy flag courtesy of Todd Baxter, Rochester Veterans Outreach Center.
June 14, 2014
Ronald Moser
February 13, 2014
A great American and Patriot who answered the call during the free world's darkest hour...thank you sir.
Terry Tydings
January 26, 2014
Bob,Bill and family. Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
karen kenyon lindenfelser
January 25, 2014
Mr. Urtis was a man who loved well and was well loved. My sincere sympathy for the additional ache of the passing of another loved one. Kathe (Wallace) Russell just told me on facebook about his passing. My heart hurt for you . . . again. Your family will always be special to me for how you all bettered my life. I think of all of you often. xoxox
Dana Hopkins
January 24, 2014
I'm sending my heartfelt love and support to all of your family. Such a fine man, such a loving family...may your memories sustain you.
Judy Stone
January 22, 2014
Dear Mary and Family,
Words, however kind, can not mend your heartache, but those that care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace.
Judy
Judy Stone
January 22, 2014
Dear Mary and Family,
May you always find peace and love in the memories you cherish.
Logan Geen
January 21, 2014
I worked with Bill briefly at URMC, but we stayed in contact long afterwards. Bill was a hero-an American hero and a hero to me personally. A true embodiment of the greatest generation. Goodbye my dear friend...I shall miss you.
Zoe K
January 20, 2014
I'm very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I worked with Bill when I first started in the parking dept. @SMH. He was a wonderful, caring, funny, and smart man. I always looked forward to seeing him every weekend. He will be missed by many.
Mary D'Angelo and Family
January 20, 2014
Mary and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of this remarkable man.
January 20, 2014
Sorry to hear, Tom, -- sounds like he was a great man.
Bob Umlas
Carl/Ada Simms
January 20, 2014
To the Urtis Family: sincere condolences for your loss. God Bless you at this difficult time.
Tony
January 19, 2014
To Mary and Bill's family.
My deepest sympathy to you all on your recent loss of a wonderful man.
Saying goodbye after switching caps (WWII and MSU) at the Washington, DC airport after visiting the World War II Memorial on November 11, 2004.
Tom Urtis
January 19, 2014
Joe Amorese, Commander Post 1501
January 19, 2014
President John F. Kennedy once said:
“A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.”
As a Veteran of WWII and one of the brave men who landed on the beaches of Normandy that fateful day - your Dad will always be in a place of honor. On this sad day, he joins other brave men and women who took their oath of service to heart and are now with God in heaven. May God help you through this difficult time as I extend my deepest sympathy to the entire Urtis Family.
Duane Reid
January 19, 2014
My condolences to Bill's family. Those of us who worked with Bill at SMH Parking and called him a friend have lost a man of true honor.
Debbie (McCrone) Benack
January 19, 2014
Dear Bob and family, I'm very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know too well the pain of losing your father as I lost mine 2 years ago. I haven't seen you in many years but I do remember you speaking so lovingly and proudly of your father. May he rest in God's eternal peace.
Christy Davis
January 19, 2014
Mary and family - It was an honor and privilege to take care of Bill. His smile was contagious. God bless!
Christy Davis
January 19, 2014
Dear Mary and family. It was an honor and privilege to take care of Bill. God bless!
anthony dimartino
January 19, 2014
Great man, loved talking with him.
Sally,Jane,Michael,Sue Marciano
January 19, 2014
Dear Mary and sons,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband.
Faye Braswell
January 18, 2014
Dear Bill
May God keep you and your family as you endure the loss of your Father... I will always remember his genuine caring personality from the days I knew him at SMH.
anthony rivituso
January 18, 2014
Dear Mary and family, I'm so deeply sorry for the pain and sorrow with the loss of Bill. We were pals for over ten years! I'm grateful for his friendship while I had it. I will really miss him and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I will never forget you. Love, Nancy
Nancy Smego
January 18, 2014
John Coco
January 18, 2014
My sympathies to all of Bill's family and friends. He was a customer of mine years ago at the liquor store and always treated me well. He always had a kind word and friendly smile. I did not know that he served in the navy on D-Day. Be comforted in happy memories.
January 18, 2014
Dear Mary and your wonderful family,
We go back a long, long time. The Charlotte days, high school memories and the long friendship we have enjoyed...memories that will sustain us in the loss of Bill. He was one of the most optimistic, cheerful man we have ever met, and he will be missed.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayer, and may God's peace sustain you all.
Love always, Anty (Corbelli) Gehrlein and Jerry
Mike Gruttadauria
January 18, 2014
Mary and family Our Deepest Condolences on your Loss. Mike & Ginny
Pat Tasso
January 18, 2014
Dear Mary & family
May the light of Bill's smile comfort you in the days to come.
I will miss him dearly.
George H Moore
January 18, 2014
Bill was a good Friend. We went back a long way on Tiernan.....Geo
January 18, 2014
I will miss you my friend. With Love, Terry
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