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W. Patterson, Jr.
HARLINGEN, TX.-
William W. Patterson, Jr., born on September 28, 1912, died on December 17, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas, where he has lived for over twenty years. He was raised and spent the majority of his life in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. He was 100 years old at the time of his death.
For many years he owned and was president of Central New York Freightways, a trucking company and was a former president of the New York State Motor Truck Association. He served as a director of the Cayuga Lake National Bank, was a commissioner of the Aurelius Fire Department for 30 years, a past master of the Warren Masonic Lodge, a past president of the Auburn Shrine Club, a past President of the Kiwanis Club, and a former Cayuga County Legislature.
As a very spiritual man, he served on various church committees and helped his churches in many other ways. He also took active roles in helping his community especially the local hospitals.
William Patterson loved his family. He is survived by his wife Eleanor C. Patterson of Harlingen, Texas; his son William W. Patterson, III and wife Judith; his daughter Elizabeth P. Newman and husband Robb; his daughters-in-law Connie Patterson and Diana Earnst; ten grandchildren, and twenty-four great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Alma Tincknell Patterson; his second wife, Elizabeth Clark Patterson and two sons: the late Frederick H. Patterson and Philip M. Patterson. He was also predeceased by his sister Lydia P. Hecht and her husband Marco Hetch. Surviving are their children Stephanie Foster, William Hecht and Edith Gibbs.
The family is indebted to Bill's loving caregivers, Olga Gutierrez, Velma Maldonado and Lisa Morales.
A visitation will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 18th from 3:00pm to 6:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held in Aurora, New York at a later date.
You are invited to sign the guestbook or leave a memory at:
www.buckashcraft.com
Arrangements are with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Patterson
Paul Sedor
December 21, 2012
To the William Patterson family:
I had the pleasure of serving with Bill, on the Cayuga County Legislature, and always found him to be concerned, caring, and a great man..he had the best interests of all he touched and served, and will never be forgotten!!
Laura Patterson Rusinko
December 20, 2012
To all of Bills family, your dad was truly a great friend to me. I hope that each of you will share your happy memories with each other and that you will find comfort in the Love that God has for all of you.
john morgan,jr.
December 20, 2012
Patterson Family,
sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Patterson.
Roger Post
December 20, 2012
Betsy and Robb,
Bonnie and I extend our sympathy on the loss of Betsy's father.
grace Martin
December 20, 2012
It was a sad to read about William's death...he lived a long life and dedicated much of his life to help others.He will LONG be remembered.
Richard A. Terpening
December 19, 2012
Very sorry to read of Bills passing. My father, George A. Terpening, and Bill were very good friends over many years. They were both very involved in the NY Motor Trk Assn.for years. They both shared the same birth year but my father passed away in 1994. The two traveled to many
meetings together with Al DeRoose from Red Star.
I meant Bill several times at our office in Syracuse, NY. He truly was a fine gentleman.
Kindest regards,
Richard A. Terpening, Chm. Terpening Trucking Co.
Mattydale Fire Department
December 19, 2012
The Officers and Members
of the
Mattydale Fire Department
and Ladies Auxiliary
join in extending
Heartfelt Sympathy
to you and your family at this
Time of Sorrow.
Andy Gonzales
December 18, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, I think of him of how he always was so complimenting of my haircuts. I'll miss him, he was a very good honorable Gentleman...
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