William Lehman

Lehman, William ALBANY William "Bill" Lehman, 84, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, January 22, 2018, at Mease Countryside Hospital in Clearwater, Fla. Born on June 24, 1933, Bill was the son of the late William Lehman and Helen Lehman (Dunn), both of Albany. Bill graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1952 and served in the U.S. Navy on the Destroyer USS Hickcox. After honorable discharge in 1955, he received an associate's degree from Hudson Valley Community College; then embarked on a twenty- five year career with New York Telephone Company as an installer repairman. Later, Bill worked for the State of New York, from which he retired in 2003. In 1960, Bill married his beloved Ruth (Kulzer), with whom he had attended Our Lady of Angels elementary school. He was a most devoted father to son William (BJ) Lehman and daughter Heather Amster (Lehman). Bill's great physical strength earned him the lasting knick-name "Moose" during his football days at C.B.A. He had a jolly demeanor and sparkling eyes. He loved joking, baking, painting, Frank Sinatra and collecting beer steins. He was a life member of the Benevolent Order of Elks. Lifelong Albany residents, Bill and his wife moved to Clearwater in 2015 to be near their son. Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth V. Lehman; children, Heather Amster (Robert) of Stony Brook, N.Y. and BJ Lehman (Joyce Clay) of Clearwater; grandchildren, Brendan and Elizabeth Lehman and Henry, John and Grace Amster; sister, Donna Nelson (Donald) of Charlotte, N.C.; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Clifford Lehman. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bill's family on Friday, February 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. in McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany. Funeral services, Saturday, February 3, at 8:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, thence to All Saints Catholic Church, Albany at 9 a.m. where his funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the funeral Mass. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit McveighFuneralHome.com