Name: Calling hours for William J. Dolan
Start: 2023-09-24T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-09-24T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Gleason Funeral Home, Inc. - Schenectady

Dolan, William J.
ROTTERDAM - William J. Dolan, 84, lost his eight-year battle with Dementia on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Glendale Nursing Home.
Bill was born in Albany, to Francis and Margaret (Mooney) Dolan on January 27, 1939. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1958. He worked for Firestone for 17 years until he decided to start his own business, Dolan's Tire Service for 23 years, he retired in 2000.
Bill had two children with his first wife, Catherine O'Rourke, William J. Dolan (Megan) of Rotterdam and Patrick O. Dolan (Tammy) of Florham Park, N.J.; four grandchildren, twins William and Vienna, and Margaret and Allison; and his brothers, John Dolan (Helen), and Joseph Dolan (Julia). He is also survived by his second wife, Diane (Russell-Rajkowski) Dolan; his stepdaughter, Cristina M. Castelluccio (Mike); four step-grandchildren, Keith Rajkowski (Kelsey), Justin Rajkowski, Brittany and Michael Castelluccio; and three step-great-grandchildren, Peytonn, Karleigh and Kendal Rajkowski. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by his sister, Helen Harter (George), and brother, Francis Dolan (Cynthia).
Bill was very active in the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He helped at Bingo and was a member of the Degree Team. He was there to help at most St. Patrick's Day functions making the Irish Coffee. He received a life membership in 2021 after 44 years of membership. Bill loved playing the lottery, going to the hall for a brewski, and was great at doing the twist. He also loved dressing up as Colonel Potter for Halloween.
Diane wishes to thank the staff at the Glendale Nursing Home for the compassionate care they provided.
Calling hours will be Sunday, September 24, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Gleason Funeral Home. Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet at the funeral home on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. to conduct a service. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 25, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Gabriel's Church, 3040 Hamburg St., Rotterdam. Burial will be in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rensselaer, following the Mass.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Schenectady Ancient Order of Hibernians, 1748 State St., Schenectady, NY, 12304.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for William Dolan

14 Entries

Elizabeth Hickey

September 25, 2023

Sincere sympathies to the extended Dolan Family on Bill's passing. He was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mark Luce

September 25, 2023

Dear Bill,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your dear dad.
Today September 25th I just checked in with the Schenectady Gazette obituaries which I do about once a week or so and I just saw the obituary about your dad. I actually remember him, he dropped you off and picked you up at the Drummers Workshop for guitar lessons a few times, I remember he drove a pickup truck and he always wore a cap - I recognized him from the photo in the obituary.
Write me anytime Bill, I'd like to hear from you.

Sincerely,
Mark Luce
Vienna, Austria
[email protected]

Mike & Debbie La Duke

September 24, 2023

Positive thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Debbie La Duke

Craig Lawrence

September 24, 2023

Bill was a true gentleman. He was a person you would never forget.

Liz O'Rourke McGuire

September 24, 2023

Dear Diane, Billy, Patrick and all of the Dolan family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. There are no words that can take away your pain but may it bring you comfort knowing Bill is now at peace and enjoying his eternal reward in Heaven. He has been reunited with his family and friends who went before him and I'm sure the Jameson and Guinness are flowing at the grand hooley! Bill was a special friend to me for almost sixty years and the best Uncle to my children, Patty and Mike Sharer. "Until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His hand."
Love you Bill,
Liz

Joanne FitzGibbon

September 24, 2023

Diane....Matt and I are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing...our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill was a good man may be rest in peace...Joanne FitzGibbon and Matt McCue

Bob Barile

September 23, 2023

My condolences to the Joe Dolan and all family members .
Bob Barile

Philip Kyme

September 23, 2023

Philip Kyme

September 23, 2023

Philip Kyme

September 23, 2023

Great Times, Great Guy, Great Friend. Will be missed.
Joan and Phil Kyme

kathy smolinski

September 23, 2023

When I think of Bill and Diane, it brings a smile to my face. They were such a happy couple. Bill had such a fun personality and I´m sure his family will miss him dearly. May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. May Bill Rest in Peace.

The Montys

September 22, 2023

Bill was such a welcoming face to us when we moved across the street 3 years ago. Ryan enjoyed their chats and Bill´s stories. May he rest easy.

Debbie Seeeley

September 22, 2023

Diane and family thinking of you all Bill, live a wonderful life Diane because of you He'll be missed by many friends
Sincerely
Lenny and Debbie Seeley

Mark and Pamela Hopkins

September 22, 2023

Diane and family, we are so saddened to hear of Bills passing. Bill was a a phenomenal person, fine gentleman, a class act with an unforgettable sense of humor. May God bless his soul and those he leaves behind with peace and acceptance during this most difficult time.

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