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William McNicholas Obituary
Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., on Thursday (December 13) from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be at 9 a.m. on Friday (December 14) in the funeral home and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, in his memory, may be made to Our Lady of Peace Parish or to a charity of one's choice.
Bill was born April 20, 1925 in Geneva, N.Y., a son of the late Thomas and Gertrude Hosking McNicholas. He graduated from DeSales High School. He worked for the Geneva Ice Company and Geneva Forge. He retired as Vice-President of Geneva Welding Supply in 1987. Bill was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. Bill was an avid fisherman in his youth, loved gardening, and was a devoted fan of Notre Dame, the Yankees, Buffalo Bills and Syracuse Basketball. After retirement Bill became an avid golfer, and enjoyed traveling with his wife Ruth, spending many winters in Florida where they developed new friendships and became shuffleboard enthusiasts.
Bill is survived by his children and their spouses, James (Hilda) McNicholas, David (Molly) McNicholas, Kathleen (Jack) Kipp, Mary (Jim) Perry, and Jane (Dale) Mosher; his sister, Jean (John) Schibley; grandchildren, Anna (Alan) Malyj, Thomas (Laura) McNicholas, Kristy McNicholas, William (Amy) McNicholas and David McNicholas; several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews; brother-in-law, George (Rose) Tills; and sister-in-law, Joanne Dressler.
Bill was predeceased by his wife Ruth in 2011; and his brother, Richard McNicholas.
Bill will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends.
The family wishes to thank extended family members, friends, and neighbors for their loving kindness to Bill over the past several years. The family would also like to thank Finger Lakes Health and the Living Center South Staff.
For those wishing to write a note of condolence, please visit www.devaneybennettfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William McNicholas
December 16, 2012
We lost a kind loving man, Condolences from the Dobbin Family
December 15, 2012
To the family,
Curly and I want to offer our sympathy regarding the loss of your beloved father. I know Curly thought the world of Bill as he told me what a good person he was many times over the past twenty years. He was a good friend and Curly will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. Sincerely Curly and Linda Van Allan
Marc and Geni Thomas
December 12, 2012
Jim and Hilda,
Our condolences to both of you and to your family on this loss.
Heidi Mook
December 11, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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Craig & Jennifer Woznick
December 11, 2012
We are truly sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was such a wonderful man. At one time we were lucky enough to be Bill and Ruth's neighbors. They were such beautiful people. May you find comfort in their memories. Prayers for you all at this difficult time.
Tibby & Sam Zeoli
December 11, 2012
Dear Hilda and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
December 11, 2012
Sorry for your loss. Your family is lucky to have had him for many years past we had ours. You are blessed.
Nancy and Joe Palmisano
December 11, 2012
Dear Jim, Hilda and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you. May Bill rest in peace.
Most sincerely,
Nancy and Joe Palmisano
December 11, 2012
Bob and Euny will miss you very much.
Carol Chester
December 11, 2012
We are sorry for your loss. As we have learned through the years, it's always too soon. Sending you our best thoughts and heartfelt sympathy. Carol Chester and Mike Rusinko.
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