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Peekskill - William C. Lancaster, Jr. a lifetime resident of Peekskill, NY, died on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born on April 26, 1939 to William C. Lancaster, Sr. and Vera Petrocine. In 1957, he graduated from Peekskill High School. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted and became a proud member of the United States Marine Corps., where he served in Okinawa. He married Regina Baxter on May 26, 1962. Together they raised their two daughters and ran their family business, Enterprise Press. Bill was a life member and past president of Cortlandt Hook and Ladder Co. #1, where he spent many happy years making lifelong friends. Bill is survived by his loving wife Regina, his daughters Kim Lancaster and Marci Lane and his son-in-law Gower Lane. In addition, he leaves behind two grandchildren Carly and Madison Lane, brother-in-law Frank (Nadine) Baxter and his former sister-in-law Donna Pilzer, as well as several nieces and nephews, cousins and many dear and close friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the NY State Veterans Home at Montrose where he received such loving and compassionate care. A private viewing will be held on Saturday, February 13th at Dorsey-Carlone Funeral home followed by a public funeral mass at the Assumption Church at 11:30am.
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Carmela Oticd
March 16, 2021
Regina and family sorry for this loss of Billy I was a classmate at PHS 1957 grad. May and he Rest In Peace. My prayers are with the family.
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