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William Mussaw Obituary
"The Angels called him home much sooner than I planned. I'll brave that grief, Dear Lord and try to understand."
NEWARK – William (Bill) J. Mussaw, of Newark, N.Y. (formerly of Rochester), passed away peacefully at home, after a brief illness. Bill enjoyed spending his time visiting with his family, especially his grandchildren, who brought him so much joy.
Family and friends may call from 12 to 2 p.m. on Monday (January 16, 2017) at Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 West Miller Street, Newark, NY 14513. A memorial Service will follow at 2 p.m. There are no plans for interment at this time. The funeral home proudly flies the Army Flag in honor of his service, from 1960 - 1965.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Carol Mussaw (Smith), of Newark; daughters Dawn (Dan) Blodgett, Kendra Payne, Elizabeth (Kyle Gosier) Gerhart and Kacie (Meikal) Winsor; sons Thomas (Elisabeth) Payne, Jason (Angela) Payne and Robert (Malina) Payne; grandchildren Christina Mussaw, Frank (Jaclyn Rinehart) Downey, James (Miguel Diaz) Downey, Crystal Blodgett, Renee Blodgett, Meghan (Brian) Davis, James Thompson, Pollyanna Treese, Jadon Treese, Benjamin Treese, Deiondra (Tyler) Butler, Olivia Payne, Abigail Payne, Jerame Payne, Mallory Payne, Gideon Payne, Zipporah Payne, Rigel Winsor and Conor Winsor; great-granddaughters Guilianna Bullard, Alexandria Mussaw and Lacey Davis; brothers Tim (Donna) Mussaw, Jim (Debbie) Mussaw, Dan Mussaw, Ron Mussaw, Don (Connie) Mussaw, Roy (Marge) Mussaw, Bob Mussaw, Dick (Joanne) Mussaw; sisters Deborah Mussaw Larwood and Arlene (James) Knutowicz; sisters-in-law Sandy Mussaw and Margaret Mussaw; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Emory and Lillian Mussaw; daughters Barb Mussaw and Deborah Mussaw; brothers Floyd Mussaw and Joe Mussaw; sister, Flora Mussaw.
You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com.
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