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1947
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2013
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William Sohan Obituary
Fishkill - William "Bill" Edward Sohan III, 65, a resident of Southern Dutchess since 1974, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 in his home.
Born in Brooklyn on February 20th, 1947, he was the son of William Edward, Jr. and Angelina Sohan. Following a tour in Vietnam from 1965 - 1967, Bill began an illustrious career as a commercial banker with Chase Manhattan Bank, Fishkill National Bank, and by the mid-eighties, became Vice President of Pawling Savings Bank in Fishkill.
In 1984, Bill was elected President of the Fishkill Rotary Club. Over the years, he was actively involved in the Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the Board of the Fishkill Rural Cemetery. In 2004, Bill was instrumental in the fundraising and dedication of the historic clock that stands in front of the Village of Fishkill Van Wyck Hall.
In 1991, Bill established Tutti Quantis Ristorante on Route 9 in Fishkill. After fire damage, the restaurant relocated to Main Street in Fishkill. Some will recall how he would come from behind the counter to sit and chat with his customers. They were all his friends; it was one big happy family. After temporarily retiring from the restaurant business in 2005, Bill opened up another restaurant in Cold Spring, Whistling Willies American Grill, in 2007. There, Bill can be credited with reviving the local live music scene.
Beyond his professional career, Bill enjoyed hunting, crossword puzzles, and the many years of car shows with his 1966 Corvette.
He is survived by many loved ones, including Linda Sohan and their three sons, William Edward Sohan IV & his wife Jill, Brian Sohan & his wife Allison, and Brendan Sohan & his fiancé Nicole Sgrulletta; grandchildren, Sydney, Will, Reagan and Hugh; Laura Morgan and her three children, Lauren Morgan & her fiancé Paul Rigano, Eric Morgan and Nicole Morgan; his sisters, Camille Lombardi & her husband Paul and Theresa Basile; also many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and other loving relatives & friends.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A funeral service will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home, immediately following calling hours. The U.S. Army will conduct Military Honors.
For driving directions and online condolences, please visit Bill's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Sohan
January 20, 2013
Dear Brian and Ali So sorry for your loss, I just found out today.You are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy Colette Myers
Rudy & June Bleakley
January 20, 2013
Linda,Billy,Brian and Brendan,we are so sorry,we just found out about Bill's passing.Please know that you all are in our thoughts and would like you to know that Bill is remembered very fondly by our family.So sorry.
January 16, 2013
Dear Linda and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful person, true friend and will be very much missed by everyone whose life he touched. One could palpate the pride he had in his sons, and rightly so.
Please find some comfort in knowing how many caring thoughts go out to you and your family at this difficul time.
"A life that touches the hearts of others goes on forever."
Louis Susan and John Nunez
Brendan Sohan
January 15, 2013
Thank you to everyone that has reached out to our family over the last week or so. We couldn't make it through all of this without you. That's what friends are for, and you all have shown your beautiful, supportive true colors since Wednesday. Thank you all.
Dad - Thank you for showing me the way over my short 28 years with you. You will be forever missed by us, and the so many people who had their lives gracefully touched by you over the many years. I'm proud of you, always. You did great, but most of all - I love you, pal.
"I'll be seeing you..."
January 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Bill will be missed.
Rick & your friends at Jerrick's
January 12, 2013
Linda, Billy, Brian and Brendan,
Nancy and I send our most sincere condolences for your loss. Bill fought a good battle but is now in a better place. We have great memories of all the restaurants he opened and the family like atmosphere that we enjoyed. He will be missed but not forgotten. God bless.
John and Nancy Noschese
Mike & Beth Mostransky
January 12, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Sohan family at this difficult time. Bill always had a smile & friendly hello.
Yours, The Mostransky family
January 12, 2013
Although we have added a mere tribute of our own sadness and tribute to Bill, we needed now to share further: For seven years we have steadily been friends and patrons for Bill and Whistling Willies: Tonight, with heavy hearts, we returned and on the stoop of Whistling Willies was the tribute Zac had prepared for Bill. As so many have already shared and felt, the immense loss and grief of losing Bill was overwhelming as we approached the place Bill had always sat with the derby on his chair, now was illuminated with candles Zac had placed; and yet seeing this tribute provided a sense of solace that starts a healing process. Thankyou Zac...Thankyou Costas...Thankyou Johnny and every one that has always been an extension of the great person Bill was. If pain is a measure of the greatness a person held on our earth, Bill certainly achieved a greater glory eternally. Coreen and Jeff.
Kathy Queenan
January 11, 2013
Bill always had a smile for everyone. Used to love when he sat down to chat whenever I had dinner at Tutti's...really nice memories of him. Linda, Billy, Brian & Brendan- thinking of you during this time and so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Wells Fargo
January 11, 2013
All of us from the Cold Spring Wells Fargo branch would like to extend our condolences and prayers to the Sohan family.
January 11, 2013
Dear Linda, Billy, Brian and Brenden, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was a friend, who could always make you laugh with his jokes and stories. He will be missed. God rest his soul and may his family take comfort in the smiles he put on people's faces. Bless you all. Love
Frank and Peggie Collins
Brandi Smith
January 11, 2013
May all the love and support from family and friends get you this this hard time. Thinking of you~ Brandi Burke Smith
January 11, 2013
Linda, Billy, Brian and Brendan
I am soooo sorry for your loss, I just very recently heard and wish I could have said goodbye. After 7 years working with you all at Tutti's it felt like a big family I'll never forget. Bill was very good to me and my kids - he will be forever missed. My sympathies to you all.
Rena Kevin Joey and Nick
January 10, 2013
Bill was genuine! I enjoyed working with him and just chatting with him. It is way to young to lose such a treasure. Lynn Reiff from Florida
Jeff and Coreen Palmero
January 10, 2013
I do not know how long eternity candles truly last, but I know that Jeff and I were so fortunate to have known Bill and shared memories with and of him that will never fade from our hearts. To his sons, Laura and all his family: We are crying with you. Jeff and Coreen
Coreen and Jeff Palmero
January 10, 2013
I do not know how long eternity candles truly last, but the memories Jeff and I were so fortunate to have shared of Bill will never leave our hearts. We are crying with you. Coreen and Jeff
Marilyn & David Heberling
January 10, 2013
Many good times. Thank you.
January 10, 2013
I don't know how long eternity candles truly last, but the memories Jeff and I hold of Bill will never fade from our minds. We are crying with you.
Cathy Gaff
January 10, 2013
Bill was a good guy & a great friend, for sure he will be missed by many... many he dance with the angels
Audrey Stenger
January 10, 2013
A Model Businessman.
January 10, 2013
We've all lost a great man with Bill's passing. He was an amazing person, both giving and loving. He was by far the best employer I've ever had. He was a father to many more than his own children, and will be missed.
Rene Hamill
January 10, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the entire family.
January 10, 2013
We are shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Bill. We pray for you to find just a bit of solace, in knowing that he brought so much happinesss to so many. He is now your guardian angel, a role he is well prepared for, by the life he lead.
Carol & Ken Hinck
Kirsten Waters
January 10, 2013
Such a great loss to the community and all those people whose life he touched. I met Bill when we opened the Fishkill Branch of PSB. He fast became a mentor and friend and that carried through for many more years at the Bank. After we both moved on he even tried to teach me how to be a waitress at Tutti Quanti's where it was more like a place to come and socialize with the community and eat really good food. If I needed to get advice or just a laugh I could always stop in there anytime and find him waiting with a warm hug and a smile. I missed him when he opened his place in Cold Spring but would run into him from time to time around town. My thoughts are with his family and close friends who will miss him most as he had a larger than life presence and I know he was so important in their lives.
Aimee Reilly
January 10, 2013
Mrs. Sohan, Billy, Brian and Brendan,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Sohan's passing. I have been thinking of him often, especially as Steve and I had our rehearsal dinner at Tutti Quanti's and that is where we first told our parents I was pregnant with Keara during one of their many Friday night dinners there. We recently took friends to Whistling Willie's, where we were able to chat and catch up with him over a drink.
I know that he is in good company now and I hope you are able to find peace.
Love, Aimee
Duke Lorzing
January 10, 2013
My sympathies to the family
Rich Malena
January 10, 2013
My condolences to the Sohan family. I worked with Bill in the banking business. He was a great guy. Gonna be sorely missed!
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