William McDonald
September 23, 1919 - November 26, 2004

Name: William J. McDonald



Life Dates: 9/23/1919 - 11/26/2004



City Of Birth: Potsdam, NY



Pre-deceased by

Predeceased by his wife Katherine M. McDonald; parents, Rayomnd Flora McDonald.



Survived by

Survived by his children, Jeanette M. (David S.) Dill, Raymond N. (Maria) McDonald, David W. (Andrea) McDonald, Judith A. (Ernie) Capone; grandchildren, Mark (Lisa) Dill, Kimberley A. (David) Whamond, Michael (Caroline) McDonald, Sandra (Michael) Dizdar, Andrew (Jennifer) McDonald, Sean J. McDonald, Jesica K. (Rev. Fr. Michael J.) Ellis, Ann Marie (Michael) Murphy, Tricia Capone, Christine LaBarbara, Angelina Adams; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Robert (Louise) McDonald, Clorina DeWolf, Cecilia Poprowski, Regina (Benjamin) Poprowski, Norman (Lotti) McDonald, several nieces and nephews.



History

Bill enjoyed collecting Antiques and Cook Books. He was very social and enjoyed eating out at restaurants. Bill liked to travel and in his retirement years he moved to Florida. He enjoyed playing cards, and he had written a autobiography to chronicle his life.



Donations

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Unity Health 1555 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 or to Camp Nazareth, 339 Pew Rd., Mercer, PA 16137 in Bill`s memory.



Services

BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 Long Pond Rd.) where Bill`s visitation will be Tuesday 2-4 7-9. Bill`s Funeral Service will be celebrated Wednesday 11 AM at the Funeral Home, followed by his burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.



Additional Information

Bill was noted for his work ethic. He owned and operated McDonald Carting. Bill`s specialty was moving piano`s for the musical venues that came to Rochester.

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