Bill "Coach" Aires

Bill "Coach" Aires Was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on April 3, 1934 to Julia and Frank Aires. Bill died after a struggle with throat cancer on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The 5th of 10 children, he loved to recount tales of his early life in Nutley, New Jersey; his many, many friends knew all the stories!!!! In 1953, Bill came to San Francisco with the Army and was stationed at the Presidio where he also played basketball for the Army team. He was a beloved teacher and basketball coach at Novato HS for 23 years and was also an Assistant Basketball Coach at SF State in the l990's. Bill retired from Horace Mann Jr. HS in SF in 2006. He loved teaching, coaching and mentoring and was especially passionate about basketball. He excelled in his knowledge of history and political science and loved to read books on all subjects. Bill was a consummate traveler, enjoyed good food, good wine and his never ending enjoyment of life in San Francisco. He loved meeting people and reveled in his friendships with old friends, family and students. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife, Eileen Sullivan; his son, David and his daughter, Julia Reynolds, her husband, Dennis and granddaughters, Sydney and Quincy, in addition to the remaining seven siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may visit on Sunday, January 25th from 2PM to 8PM at HALSTED N.GRAY-CAREW & ENGLISH, 1123 Sutter Street, San Francisco. A Vigil Service will be held at 7PM. The Funeral Mass will be on Monday, January 26th at 11AM at Dominic Church, Bush & Steiner Streets in San Francisco. Donations in Bill's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. HALSTED N.GRAY-CAREW & ENGLISH (415) 673-3000