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William Tibbitts Obituary

COLONIE William Bill Tibbitts, 60, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2006 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Bill was born on May 6, 1946 in Albany and is the son of Marian E. Ristau Tibbitts of East Greenbush and the late William H. Tibbitts Jr. Bill was a co-owner of Hi-Tech Automotive in Rensselaer for 16 years before retiring in May of this year. Prior to that, he worked as a service manager at the Musiker Nissan dealership in East Greenbush and at other various dealerships in the area. He was a retired member of the Albany Rods and Kustoms, Retreads Motorcycle Club, Gold Wing Motorcycle Club and the Hog Group. Bill enjoyed camping, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his grandson, Tyler. In addition to his mother, Bill is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary E. Dollar Tibbitts; his children, Sharon (Phil) White of Guilderland and Gary (Lisa) Tibbitts of Colonie; his grandson, Tyler Tibbitts; his step-grandchildren, Pamalla and PJ White; his sisters, Marilyn (Michael) Kochan of Zephyr Hills, Fla. and Kathy (Ted) Shufelt of Watervliet; and his special cousin - like a brother, Bob Ristau of Albany. Also several nieces, nephews and other cousins survive. A special thanks to the staffs at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation, the 4th floor at St. Peter's Hospital and the Hospice Inn and to Dr. Michael Kolodziej of the NY Oncology Hematology. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155 - south of Central Ave.) then to St. Clare's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Cancer Association, 1234 Sherman Ave., Suite 203, Evanston, IL 60202 in memory of Bill Tibbitts. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: www.newcomerfamily.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2006.

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Gary Tibbitts

September 18, 2007

Dad,I will never forget you.You will always be my best friend and someday we will be together again.

Mary Tibbitts

September 18, 2007

It's been a year and you are always in my heart. I wish you were here with me but I know you can't but we will be together again someday.
Love, Mary

Tyler Tibbitts

September 18, 2007

Papa: It's been 1 year and I miss you so much.
I love you! Tyler

Louis Bevilacqua

September 25, 2006

Gary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Peggy Natale

September 22, 2006

Mary, I am sorry about your loss, Bill was an all around good person and a good mechanic,I have fond memories of your husband and extend my most heartfelt condolences to you and your family on his passing. My prayers are with you. Mary you have to take care of yourself now, it won't be easy, but I know you can do it.

I am truly sorry, Peggy Natale

Lori Myers

September 22, 2006

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I recently lost my mom to cancer as well, and know just what you've gone through. Mary, you may not remember me, but we worked together at JC Penney in the Bedding & Bath Department. My thoughts are with you and your family. God bless.

Dawn Juneau

September 21, 2006

Sharon -

I am so saddened to hear about your dad's passing. At least he is not suffering anymore. I hope that the tears will end quickly and the loving memories will be there to get you through the hard times. Remember, even in heaven, you will always be daddy's little girl. Al & Dawn Juneau

Jerry Hankle

September 21, 2006

My deepest and most sincere sympathy for the Tibbitts family. I had the priviledge of working with Bill at Musiker Datsun in the early '80s and the pleasure of calling Bill "friend" ever since. Even though we only have had chance meetings over the years, his friendliness and sense of humor have never changed. He will truly be missed by his peers and friends as well.

Kate (used to be Kathy) Tallmadge

September 21, 2006

My sincere condolences on Bill's passing. We went to grade school together, and I remember ice skating with Bill and Mary at the Ann Lee pond when they were first married. May he rest in peace.

ALICE BAUER-LAYMAN

September 20, 2006

I AM REALLY SORRY TO HEAR OF BILLS PASSING. I MET HIM THRU A MUTUAL FRIEND/CUSTOMER OF HIS. HE TRUSTED ME TO GIVE ME CREDIT TO BUY A CAR WHEN I DID NOT HAVE ANY CREDIT. I PAID UP THE CAR WHEN I MOVED TO MAINE. I SHALL NOT FORGET HIS KINDNESS AND TRUST.

ken and sandy frey

September 20, 2006

sorry for your loss,our thoughts are with you today and always,may god bless you and be with you thru all that is ahead of you

Ray and Laura Slingerland

September 20, 2006

My dearist sympathy to my Aunt Mary, and Cousin's Gary and Sharon. It was always nice to stop by to see my Uncle at the shop if it wasn't just to say hello or to ask advise about a problem with my car. I'm glad i had spent time with my uncle in July and see him smile and laugh. Visiting my Uncle made me so happy cause seeing my Uncle reminds me so much of our loving Grandfather that we had lost eleven years ago this June.



Our prays are with you.

Kim & Tim McAlonen

September 20, 2006

To The Family



I am very sorry for your loss. It was always pleasant to see Bill at the shop or at home. Our deepest condolences during this difficult time to the entire family. You're all in our thoughts and prayers…

Susan Reynolds

September 20, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Bill's family. I will remember most his smile.

Julie Schoonbeck

September 20, 2006

Bill was a friend to all of us at KeyBank in Rensselaer. He will be greatly missed.

Josie & Bob Herrick

September 20, 2006

Mary, we both have fond memories of your husband and extend our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family on his passing. Our prayers are with you.

Cathe (Blessing) Flood

September 20, 2006

Mary, Sharon & Gary,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your happiest memories carry you through this most difficult time.

Erin Feiden

September 20, 2006

I am very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.

Sharon Green

September 20, 2006

I will miss Bill and his many rides

to work and back to the shop as my

car was being worked on. He was a

good man. My heart goes out to you,Gary and your family. You are

in my thoughts and prayers.

DeNeen Bogdanowicz

September 20, 2006

Dear Gary & Family,

I was so sorry to hear the loss of your Dad. Your in our thoughts & prayers. May the love & strength of your family & friends help you through this very sad & trying time and may all of the great memories of your Dad bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Sincerely,

DeNeen, Joe & Kylie Bogdanowicz

Steven Micelli

September 20, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family especially Gary and his family, who I prey that they will have the strength to heal and recover. I respected Bill not only for being a great person but by sharing his personal life story with me when I came up on some hard times in my life. He gave me the confidence to move in the right direction. I will pass that vote of confidence to someone else who may need that when the chips are down. May he rest in peace and God Bless the family. Love Steve and Darcy and Katelyn Micelli!

Molly Griffin

September 20, 2006

Mary, Sharon and Gary,



Words are difficult at times like this. Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your much loved husband and father.

MIKE, COLLYN,SHIELA SMITH

September 20, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Theresa Delgado

September 20, 2006

To The Family

I am very sorry for your loss. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judi Van Vorse

September 20, 2006

Mary Sharon and Phil,



I am so very sorry to hear of your husband and fathers passing. I know how badly he wanted to survive, and how you all wanted him to. Although, it is impossible for us to understand, God has a plan for each of us. The days ahead will be painful and I will keep you in my prayers. I don't think I can make the wake but I am going to try to make the funeral on Friday. With the help of God the pain will lessen as time goes on, and one day we will all be reunited with our loved ones.

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