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William J. Fortin

1942 - 2022

William J. Fortin obituary, 1942-2022, Troy, NY

BORN

1942

DIED

2022

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Bryce Funeral Home Inc. - Troy

276 Pawling Avenue

Troy, New York

William Fortin Obituary

Brunswick - William J. Fortin, 80, died March 10, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn Albany, after a long illness.Born in Cohoes, he was son of the late Louis A. Fortin and Cecile Surprenant Fortin and husband for 13 years of Crystal Fortin. Raised in Cohoes, he resided in Troy most of his life, attended Vincentian Institute and was a graduate of Keveny Memorial Academy. He was also a graduate of Royal Academy in Schenectady in 1961 for barber school.Bill worked as a barber for 60 years, first for Caruso Salon in downtown Troy and in the Hendrick Hudson Hotel. He then opened his own shop on Walker Avenue in Troy and later on Pawling Avenue for the past 26 years.He enjoyed paddle boarding with his dog Louceil.Survivors in addition to his wife include his children, Tara M. (Matt) Hepp, Schenectady, Tia J. Watson, Florida, Paul Fortin, Troy, Peter Fortin, Troy and Phil Fortin, Corinth; his grandchildren, Kaya M. Pelton, Veda (Adam) Schmidt and Mark Christopher (Janine) Pelton and Adam Matthew Hepp; his great grandsons, Logan Alexander Schmidt and Connor Pelton Schmidt and two brothers, Louis P. (Marilyn) Fortin, Rensselaer and Ronald J. (Fran) Fortin, Cohoes. He was predeceased by his first wife, Maureen Wachter Fortin.Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy on Wednesday, March16, 2022 from 4-6PM with a funeral service at 6PM.In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of William J. Fortin to a local food pantry. To sign the guest book, light a candle or for service directions, visit www.brycefh.com. https://www.lastingmemories.com/william-j-fortin

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Published by The Record from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, 2022.

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Brynn

March 24, 2022

Crystal,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I remember how huge your love was for Billy.

Brynn (Ralphie's mom)

Maria Brust

March 14, 2022

Tara, Tia, Peter, Paul and Phil - Sending condolences and sincere sympathy to all of you and to your families. So very sorry to hear this news. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Steve

March 14, 2022

God Bless. I'm going to miss you good friend.

Maurice Leone

March 14, 2022

Didn't know Bill but my prays go out foe him and his family

Henry & Tien

March 14, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

david klee

March 14, 2022

So very sorry for your loss.

Walt

March 13, 2022

Had a few haircuts from Bill over the years.
He gave a good crew cut and was always in
a good mood. Nice man. GOD BLESS.

Santo Tony Garro

March 11, 2022

My sympathies on the passing of your brother Lou. Hope you are well.

Kathy Meyer (Bella too)

March 11, 2022

Bill will remembered for his kindness. My heart is with his family.

Bill McCann

March 11, 2022

I was very sad to hear from Crystal about Bill's passing. He was a great guy. I will definitely miss our getting together to break bread and his calling me to let me know how much he was enjoying my jazz radio program when it was playing in his shop. I called him Bill The Barber when giving him a shout out on the air. Rest in Peace my friend. Enjoy the hang up in the Big 52nd Street in the Sky. I look forward to hanging again with you someday (but not anytime soon - God willing!) My condolences to Crystal and his family and friends.

Ed

March 11, 2022

The rarity of friendship is a not only a gift that recieved, but also given, thank you Bill for being my friend.

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