William McComb

McComb, William

William McComb, 56, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ithaca, son of the late Kenneth and Sylvia McComb. Bill graduated from Ithaca High School and attended Alfred University and was a self-employed painter and carpenter. An avid fisherman, his wife arranged a two week stay in August at his favorite fishing resort in Canada. In spite of his illness, he fished constantly and in true Bill McComb fashion, he caught the most fish. Family and friends joined him at the resort, knowing this was probably good-bye. He was hospitalized shortly after returning home and never recovered. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. A loving and devoted husband and father, Bill is survived by his wife of 28 years, Diana Brown McComb and his daughter, Angeline. He is also survived by his sisters, Patricia McComb, Dora Fish, Beverly Hughes and Janet Roosa; his brothers, Edward and Kenneth McComb and James Murinchek. Bill was surrounded by people who loved him, including his mothers-in-law, Bessie McGuire and Sandra Brown; brothers-in-law, Stephen and Randolph Brown (Debi); his European daughters, Julia Wegeler, Irene Donati and Cecile Gudamensen Jensen; and his beloved dog, Nicki. In addition, many of his wife's relatives were close to Bill and are grieving his untimely death. This includes Kathleen Smith, Elsie Burns and Paul Trembly. His good friends, Dick Dutton, Brian Miller and Stephen Bowman were very helpful during Bill's illness. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his sisters, Kathleen McComb and Sylvia Hiney; and brothers, Robert and John Murinchek. Funeral services will be celebrated by Fr. Jeffrey Tunnicliff on Monday, September 9th, at 11 a.m. at the Bangs Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, September 8th, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cayuga Dog Rescue, PO Box 4942, Ithaca, NY 14852.