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William Sill Obituary

William C. 'Bill' Sill KINGSTON- Accomplished photographer, craftsman, and celebrated local actor, William Sill, died Wednesday June 20, 2012, from complications of a life well-lived; He was 71. A 1959 graduate of Kingston High School, Bill was well-known throughout the region for his theatrical turns, including those with The Coach House Players and most recently the Hudson Valley Ballet. As a professional photographer, his work was the subject of exhibitions, appeared in national publications, and demonstrated the artistic touch he brought to many aspects of his life, from cooking, to painting, right down to the way he walked. A notorious joke-teller and continually frustrated golfer, he was the son of the late William H. Sill and Elizabeth Blass Sill. His sister, Margaret Sill Iannoe, is also passed. Bill is survived by his loving wife Yvonne; five sons, Christopher and his wife Ingrid, David, Thomas and his wife Sharon, James and his wife Sarah, Michael and his fiancee Karina; daughter, Catherine Ladd and her husband David, five grandchildren, Alexander, Ryan, Kaitlyn, Jayson and Michael Jr., and the hundreds of people he touched with humor and charm. He is missed. Entrusted to the care of Eric Keyser, A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas Ave, Kingston, the family will receive their friends on Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. The service will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Light a candle in memory of Bill at www.Carrandsonfuneralhome.com The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Please mail donations to Keith Bennett's Karate c/o Chris Sill, 53 Albany Avenue, Kingston NY 12401. It is a donation in Bill's honor for a fundraiser to be held on July 21.

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Published by Daily Freeman from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2012.

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Vinnie Manginelli

June 25, 2012

My three years as pro at Twaalfskill brought many wonderful people into my life, but none better than Mr. Sill. I will truly miss his sense of humor and grace and am so sad to learn of his passing.

Nick Gantner

June 24, 2012

My condolences to the Sill family. So sorry to hear about Uncle Bill. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Sleight

June 23, 2012

Yvonne and family..I am so sorry for your loss...I truly enjoyed his company at Twaalfskill over the years...may he rest in peace and may you cherish the memories he has left with you all...

Vince & Sharon Van Bramer

June 23, 2012

our condolences to Yvonne, Michael, and Catherine. Bill was such a multi-talented and gregarious man - he will be greatly missed! We hope to see you after we return home.

kathy/james longhi

June 23, 2012

To The Sills Family, We are so sorry to hear of Mr.Sill passing,our prayers go out to the family.

"A Thurber Carnival" at Coach House Players - February, 1976

Ginger & Al Curl

June 23, 2012

Yvonne ... such sad news! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have such great memories of good times with you and Bill at Coach House. I've attached an old photo from "A Thurber Carnival" taken in February, 1976 I thought you might enjoy.

Kenny Wright

June 23, 2012

Yvonne and the entire Sill family, I am very sorry for your loss. Bill has left you many wonderful memories. Cherish them all in the days ahead. Kenny Wright

June 23, 2012

My condolences to Bill's family. We remember him still as our classmate of 59. His light lilting banter putting a smile on everyone's face. Dolly Reilly Decker

Frank Marquette

June 22, 2012

Yvonne, I am devastated. I just learned of Bill's passing. I am deeply sorry for your loss. My sympathies to you and your family.

Ginger & Al Curl

June 22, 2012

Typo!!!! We're not in Nebraska .. we live in Concord, NC just outside Charlotte, NC.

Deb Curl

June 22, 2012

Yvonne, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. You and Bill are forever linked in my very happy Coach House memories. I just heard today, or I would have driven up for the service.

Dawn Vogt-Peterson

June 22, 2012

My dear friend Yvonne, All our love and prayers are with you and your family. We so much enjoyed meeting Bill and hearing is funny stories. Dawn Peterson

Jeff Ehmann

June 22, 2012

I remember our daily chats when Bill was returning from Terri's Market. Who knew that such a wit and fountain of knowledge lived just two doors down!

Bill Sisti

June 22, 2012

Yvonne,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the entire Sill family.

Carolyn Mac Kay

June 22, 2012

Yvonne. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Will be thinking of you this weekend.

jeff Ehmann

June 22, 2012

I remember our long chats in front of my home after Bill would make his daily visit to Terri's Market. Who knew all that wit and drama lived two houses over!

Audrey Fierro-Brite

June 22, 2012

Oh Yvonne- I have some fond memories of yours and Bill's visits. The laughter flowed freely and good times had by all. My sincerest condolences in the loss of Bill. Please know you are in my prayers.

John Richardson

June 21, 2012

Yvonne, We all are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are such a sweet person and friend to so many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

richard schoellhorn

June 21, 2012

Yvonne - I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had the opportunity to have met Bill. Reading about him makes me feel we would have been good freinds.

June 21, 2012

Dear Yvonne,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sincerely,
Kathy Napoleone

Annette ( Katz ) Colton

June 21, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Sill family, I remember Bill from KHS and his family living on Broadway near my grandparents house. His personality was the kind you never forget.
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Kathleen "kat" Reece

June 21, 2012

I am so saddened by your passing, even though I know we will be joking again one day sharing a dewars. Your jokes, your company, your wife and your smile brightened my days more then you may ever know. I will miss you my friend.
Your favorite bartender...at least I'd like to think so..or maybe one of the many cause I know you've touched so many peoples life in such a great way.

Stacy barrett

June 21, 2012

I am deeply saddened by Bill's passing. I babysat for his children for many years. ICANN remember the fun I had dancingwith him at my wedding. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. My love to you all.

Stacy Barrett

June 21, 2012

I am so saddenedto hear of Bill Sill's passing. I babysat for his children for many years and my heart breaks for them. I remember the fun I had dancing with him at my wedding . My thoughts and prayers go out to his whole family . My love to all of you.

Diane Bakanovic Wright

June 21, 2012

Yvonne, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Nita Newton=Pruner

June 21, 2012

Yvonne, My very depest sympathies go out to you and your entire family. Please accept the love that I am sending out to you and your entire family.
Much Love,

June 21, 2012

Dear Yvonne and family, As you know, Bill was a dear, funny, talented, and well-loved man. We reconnected at the KHS 50th Reunion and Bill stole the night for me...he had me giggling and and I smiled long after; just thinking about it. We went through 12 years of school together, so I have many good memories about his red hair, humor, and smiles. God has his soul, and he's lighting up all of the stages and making people happy even 'up there.' God Bless you..his family. I'm sure you will miss him always - as will I.
Patti Cardinale Maxwell

Nancy, Laurie, and Ryan Cormier

June 21, 2012

The Cormier family sends their deepest sympathy to Catherine and her family. May your wonderful memories of your Dad help you through this difficult time.

Margaret Bennett

June 21, 2012

I have wonderful memories of the many shows Bill and I performed in with Coach House Players, as well as being a fellow Class of '59 classmate! Bill was on our 50th reunion committee and with his help, we had a wonderful time. He will be sadly missed. To Yvonne and family, I send my love and condolences.

paula moyer

June 21, 2012

I am very blessed to be friends with his amazing daughter. I hope he now finds the peace and eternally tranquility that he so ever deserves. GOD bless you and your family.

Nancy McDowell

June 21, 2012

So many fond memories of acting with Bill at UPAC and on The Driftwood Showboat Theater. My condolences to his family.

Jim Every

June 20, 2012

The last time I saw Bill was at our 50th reunion, which he helped make it the best. He passed on from complications of a life well-lived, was a wonderful way to express his passing. May God bless.

Mary Ellen Tierney

June 20, 2012

My condolences to Bill's family and my nephews, Chris, David,Tom and Jimmy.

NAN & ART RICHTER

June 20, 2012

OUR SYMPATHY TO THE SILL FAMILY IN THE LOSS OF THEIR HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER.

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