William John "Bill" Hotter

Hotter, William John "Bill" GREENVILLE William John "Bill" Hotter, age 80, died at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, on Friday, July 8, 2022. Born on November 11, 1941, in the Bronx, he was a beloved community member of Greenville. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving from 1959-1964, and retired as an N.Y.P.D. detective first grade in 1990. After retirement, Bill worked as a bus driver for Greenville Central School District and for 20 plus years at Sunny Hill Resort and Golf Course. Bill was a 45-year American Legion member, during which time he served several roles including commander, chaplain, and treasurer. During his time with the N.Y.P.D., Bill worked undercover narcotics, was on the security details for both New York City Mayor Ed Koch and N.Y.P.D. Commissioner Benjamin Ward. He was also a bagpiper with the Pipes & Drums of the N.Y.P.D. Emerald Society, accompanying them on an eventful tour of Ireland in 1984. Survivors include his sons, William Paul, Eric John (Beth), Christian Matthew (Yana), Michael John (Megan Prokorym), and Daniel Joseph Hotter (Elisabeth); his grandchildren, Stephanie Longley (Justin), Elyse McLure, Steven Hotter- Glass (Emily), Simone and Sabine Hotter, Emily and Hannah Hotter, and Maeve Aoife Tarttier Hotter; and his great-grandchildren, Elijah and Jadyn Devour, and David Longley. He is also survived by his former spouses, Carol Frodeman, and Aurora Hotter. Bill has been privately cremated. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, July 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 State Route 81, Greenville. An American Legion service will be held at 3:30 p.m., followed by military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenville American Legion Post 291, P.O. Box 132, Greenville, NY, 12083. Condolences may be posted at ajcunninghamfh.com.