William J. "Billy" Atkinson IV

William J. "Billy" Atkinson IV obituary, Pulaski, NY

William J. "Billy" Atkinson IV

William Atkinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Foster-Hax Funeral Home - Pulaski on Oct. 1, 2025.

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William "Billy" J. Atkinson, IV, age 56, longtime resident of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. William was born November 22, 1968, in Syracuse, the son of William and Gail Cranston Atkinson. He graduated from Cicero North Syracuse High School in 1985. Billy was employed by Trane in Syracuse for the past five years and had previously been employed by various HVAC companies in the Syracuse area. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and going camping.
Billy is survived by his children, Ashley (Lewis) Palomeque of Webster, Brandon Atkinson and Jonathon Atkinson both of Cicero, his parents, William and Gail Atkinson of Pulaski, grandchildren, Amber, Logan and Baby P (on the way!), his spouse Tracy Grandinetti of Pulaski and her daughter, Shannon and Tracy's sister, Jackie, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held, 10 a.m., Saturday, September 27th at Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski with a burial in Daysville Cemetery, Pulaski. Calling hours will be held from 10am to noon, prior to the funeral. To send flowers to the family of William "Billy" J. Atkinson IV, please visit our floral store.

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