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William Michaels Obituary

William J. Michaels Sr., 56, of Kingston, died August 30, 2005 in Kingston. He was born in Newburgh on October 21, 1948, a son of Evelyn Holden Michaels and the late Edward D. Michaels. A professional painter, working for Soper Cabinets and Mohonk Mountain House. Mr. Michaels was a member of Painters Local 155 of District Council #9.

Beloved son of Evelyn Holden Michaels and the late Edward D. Michaels; loving father of William J. Michaels Jr. and Jennifer Michaels; best friend and former husband of Celia Michaels, brother of Larry and Jerry P. Michaels, Michael Tappen, Doriann Michaels, Michelle Prendergast and the late Edward "Ned" Michaels; grandfather of Rhasson London and Sophia Georges. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

Reposing at the Simpson - Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave., Kingston on Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

The funeral will be Saturday at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Colman's Church, East Kingston at 10 a.m.

Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Kingston.

Memorial Donations can be made to Hospice, Inc., 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 or Catholic Charities Housing Office, 41 N. Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203.

Please sign the memorial guest book at www.SimpsonGaus.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Herald-Record on Sep. 1, 2005.

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