William Eugene "Bill" MACHELOR

MACHELOR, William "Bill" Eugene age 90, a native of Niagara Falls, N.Y., died Tuesday morning, February 21, 2017 at Peppi's House Hospice. Bill was a dedicated husband and father who delighted in living. Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patricia (Pat) Earline (Moran), and their seven children, Ann (Rick) Hurst, William Machelor Jr., James (Tesa) Machelor, Tara Machelor, David (Cathy) Machelor, Paul (Norma) Machelor and Patty Machelor (Tim Steller) as well as 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, John (Elaine) Machelor and sister, Joanne (Ron) Moscati as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard and sister, Marion Emons. Bill was born February 3, 1927, the third of five children, to Leo and Grace Machelor. He had cherished memories of summers spent at his Uncle Fred's farm in Cuba, N.Y., as well as long hours fishing on the Niagara River. After serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II, he graduated in 1952 from Syracuse University. He helped start a family business with his brother, Richard, before his longtime career with Holiday Inns Incorporated. Bill was an avid reader, and an imaginative storyteller and writer. He had a great sense of humor and a sharp wit. He loved Big Band music and was often the star of the dance floor. He was fierce at cards, especially euchre and poker, and also enjoyed horseshoes and golf, but his favorite pastime was fishing. Bill spent many days on lakes in Ontario and Quebec, Canada as well as in New York State and New England. Bill will be greatly missed. The Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. and a Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2017 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 3201 E. Presidio Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Frances Cabrini's St. Vincent de Paul Society.