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William Ahrens Obituary

AHRENS- William Harry Jr., "Bill", 6/19/1934 - 3/24/2012 after a lengthy illness. Long time resident of No Bellmore. Proprietor of South Shore Cesspool, South Island Sewer. Served 8yrs in USN Reserve, Sea Bee's, Lifetime member of American Legion Post 1749 No. Bellmore, Elks club post 2162 48yr life member, former member of The American Motorcycle Assoc., and Indian Motorcycle Club of Long Island. He is survived by his wife of 56 yrs, Marilyn (Fox), father of Thomas and his wife Cathleen; Dennis and his wife Loretta; Donald and his wife Denise; and three grandchildren Thomas, Victoria and Daniel. Also the family of Robert and Nancy Kirk and their children Samantha and Zachary. Brother of Harriet Garistina, one niece and four nephews. John & his wife Phyllis & four nephews. Visiting at C.S. Bartholomew & Son, 302 Bedford Ave, Bellmore Sat & Sun 2-4 & 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass 10:45 AM Monday at St. Barnabas RC Church, Bellmore, Final Disposition Private.

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Published by Newsday on Mar. 30, 2012.

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Erin,Hannah & Rose Kuzminski

March 31, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. "Uncle" Bill was a wonderful man.

Brian Tannenbaum

March 30, 2012

William Ahrens Jr. A man I knew and will always know as Bill. He will be missed by all and respected by all who knew him, but I will always remember the fun loving man who made me fall in love with long needle Christmas trees and set me on my first tractor ride in Moriches after taking me out on the old boat called “the yellow bird”. A few years later he showed me what his job was like by giving me a hand digger and introducing me to a dry well. I offer my deepest condolences to the entire family and I share in your loss.

Peggy Hones-Morisen

March 30, 2012

Knew Bill when my mother owned Hudson Point Fishing Station in Freeport. Gave me my first ride on a motorcycle. RIP. Sympathies to the family as that was well over 50 years ago.

Dave & Barbara Tannenbaum

March 30, 2012

The Ahrens Family,
Just a note to try to describe our heart felt feeling about Bill. We were in disbelief when we were told that Bill was not going to make it after so many days of getting positive views. What makes this even more shocking is that we spoke with Bill often while he was being treated in the hospital and he sounded so assuring that all was going well. Bill, we love you and you will always be in our thoughts and Tootie will be in good hands.

christine sottilare

March 30, 2012

Our Deepest Condolences to you and your family. xoxox Rob and Christine Sottilare

March 30, 2012

To the Ahrens Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Today is Wally's Birthday and our thoughts are they are celebrating together. Our prayers are with you all.
Pat Snyder and Family

Kelly Carroll

March 30, 2012

Bill will never be forgotten by the Turnbull clan. As our surrogate father/grandfather, he was one of the greatest friends Nana and Pop had, and he will always carry a special place in our hearts. Thank you so much, Bill, for taking such good care of us. All our love to Tootie and the Ahrens family.

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