William Augustus Tryon II obituary, 1931-2016, Elmira, NY

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William Augustus Tryon II

1931 - 2016

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Lance Griswold

March 8, 2025

ATTITUDE, was one of his favorite words, and I believe it, as that was how he perceived life! The sign in his office was a daily reminder. My regret, wished I'd had more conversations with him!

Lance Griswold

March 12, 2024

Still remember him
Though I didn't know him as well as I would have liked to,I know he was a man who had good work ethics, and always was interesting to listen to..ATTITUDE..I remember this word.

Joseph Carpenter

March 30, 2016

I was one of the many people who had the opportunity to play golf with Bill and Jim Rogers. Bill was a tremendous example on the golf course and, more significantly, a tremendous example in life.

Elizabeth (Caroscio) McKinley

March 18, 2016

Our sincere sympathy for you and your whole family, Mrs. Rogers! May you find peace and comfort in the memories you have of your parents. Sending thoughts and prayers for you during this time of loss.

Jeff Woltjen

March 18, 2016

I consider it an honor and a privilege to have known Bill Tryon. I was fortunate over a period of approximately 30 years to have interacted with him both professionally and socially. Very few ever even approach the level of his educational, athletic, professional, or community service accomplishments. A soldier, scholar, and exceptional athlete, along with the highest degree of professional accomplishment in his chosen profession, he was always a gentleman, forever humble, and as sincere and kind a man as one could ever meet. This is a profound loss for not only his family, but for his community as well. He leaves a legacy of service and accomplishment that is truly remarkable. Elmira is indeed fortunate to claim him as its own.

Chris Troncone

March 17, 2016

Sue and family,
Please know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time and keeping you all in my prayers.
As you watched your loving parents sail across the calming blue waters and into the horizon, you could only say, "There they go." But their glorious entrance into the Lord's kingdom, found them greeted with joyous calls of, "Here they come!" Be comforted in knowing that they've just embarked on their next magnificent journey.

Chris

Deb Cieri

March 16, 2016

A true Pioneer, He will be Dearly missed by many. My Thoughts ad Prayers go out to his Family.

Guy Allegretto

March 16, 2016

Semper Fi Mr. Tryon. Were were as outstanding a person as I have ever met in life.

Paul Sofia

March 16, 2016

Sue, Bill and Ron,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and mother. They were wonderful people. It has been a long time but I remember them like it was yesterday. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Newton Pendleton

March 15, 2016

Tryon Family,

A good and most honorable man has left us. He was a personal and business friend whom I respected greatly.

Bill served well, gave much and accomplished a great deal. He was also must humble and a true gentleman.

Do savor your cherished and loving memories and may he rest in peace.

With sincere condolences,

Newt

carol kennedy

March 15, 2016

To theTryon family,

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.

Kahlil Gibran

Our sincere sympathy,
The Kennedys
Carol, Larry, Heather, Heath and Jared

lance/kathleen griswold

March 14, 2016

Simply put, he was a great person with a strong code of ethics, and had a great attitude . Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. He accomplished a lot in his lifetime, and I know he will be missed by many.

Dutch

March 14, 2016

MARINE.

Few earn the title "United States Marine", once earned they are Marines Forever.

When they die, their Honor Clean, they stand before Heavens Gates and see two signs, one Eternal Peace the other "Marines".
Below the sign Marines is a path, the Marine follows the path to a Quonset Hut, knocks three times and enters.
Behind a table stand two Marines, Colonel Lewis B. Puller and Sergeant Major Dan Daly.

The SgtMaj.,hands the Marine a Quill Pen and bottle of Red Black Ink, he signs his name to the Duty Roster, after which his Heavenly Robes fade replaced by Standard Marine Corps issue.

The Marine smiles, does a right face and out the hatch to the Yellow Footprints to muster as The USMC, Devil Dog Division.

The Marines purpose is clear, to fight the forces of evil for all eternity under the command of the ultimate Commander-In-Chief, GOD-ALMIGHTY..

"By the Grace of God
and a Few Marines,
It's good to be home".

Semper Fi Bil...

Dutch............

Newt and Mareon Stall

March 14, 2016

A wonderful man of purpose and dedication who will be missed by all who knew him. HIs dedication to his wife and family demonstrates his character and reflects in his family members.

Cathy McCall

March 14, 2016

What a wonderful love story Bill and Mary Lou lived daily and what excellent role models they were. Both will be missed.

Joe Coletta

March 14, 2016

Our lights on Hendy will burn a little dimmer with the passing of Mary Lou and now Bill. We will miss our great neighbors and I will always remember their kindness towards us. Our sincere condolences to their family.

Jeanne Hourihan-Coon

March 14, 2016

I'm so very sorry for the loss of both Bill and Mary Lou. They were wonderful people who will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Deborah Feinstein/Saavedra

March 14, 2016

To my dear friend Sue and family; my heart overflows with emotion and sympathy. Please accept our sincere condolences as you all bond together through this difficult time.

Robert Frutchy

March 14, 2016

God Bless you, Bill!!

David Burdick

March 14, 2016

Deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing. My condolences to his family in their time of grief. I have known Bill for the last 18 years and every time i would see him we would first talk about work for a few moments and then the next 10 minutes about sports. He loved to talk sports with anyone who would listen. i will miss seeing him walk through Trayer"s.

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