RICHMONDVILLE, NY — William J. Winegard, 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004.
He was born Sept. 15, 1950, in Cobleskill, the son of William J. and Mary T.E. (Rooney) Winegard.
He was predeceased by his father in 1969 and his mother in 2000.
Bill was a graduate of Richmondville Central School, Class of 1968, as valedictorian. He received his bachelor's of science from SUNY Oneonta, where he was exempt from his final exams, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. He also took graduate courses at SUNY Albany in geology.
Bill worked closely with his father on the family-owned saw mill and lumber businesses, which were handed down from father to son for at least three generations. Most recently Bill was employed by General Electric in Schenectady, where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club and also was employed by the New York State Department of Transportation in Albany in the Geology and Technical Services Departments.
Bill became an Eagle Scout in Troop 15 Richmondville, Otschodela Council, Boy Scouts of America, and was an annual fund-drive canvasser each year.
He was the secretary of the town of Richmondville Planning Board; a member of the Comprehensive Committee; a charter member and trustee of the Richmondville Historical Society and a generous supporter of the restoration fund for the Bunn-Tillapaugh Mill.
On Sept. 11, he was the guest speaker at the Historical Society meeting, presenting a program on "Local Geology." Bill was instrumental in getting the Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology in Howes Cave project started. He explored the quarry and the mines and led tours in the early days. He was described as a very patient geologist. He was also a member of the Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of Steam Powered Engines. Each year at the Gallupville Gas-Up, he got the steam up to blow the whistle on steam-powered engines.
Bill was a quiet and loyal friend to many people and he will be sorely missed.
He is survived by three uncles, George and his wife, Cathy, Rooney of Worcester, Raymond Rooney of East Worcester, and Leo and his wife, Murlie, Rooney of Perris, Calif.; as well as many cousins.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 20, 2004, at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Edmister, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Richmondville, officiating. Burial will follow at the Richmondville Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Richmondville Historical Society, care of Susan Rightmyer, PO Box 316, Richmondville, NY 12149.
Arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester.
He was born Sept. 15, 1950, in Cobleskill, the son of William J. and Mary T.E. (Rooney) Winegard.
He was predeceased by his father in 1969 and his mother in 2000.
Bill was a graduate of Richmondville Central School, Class of 1968, as valedictorian. He received his bachelor's of science from SUNY Oneonta, where he was exempt from his final exams, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. He also took graduate courses at SUNY Albany in geology.
Bill worked closely with his father on the family-owned saw mill and lumber businesses, which were handed down from father to son for at least three generations. Most recently Bill was employed by General Electric in Schenectady, where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club and also was employed by the New York State Department of Transportation in Albany in the Geology and Technical Services Departments.
Bill became an Eagle Scout in Troop 15 Richmondville, Otschodela Council, Boy Scouts of America, and was an annual fund-drive canvasser each year.
He was the secretary of the town of Richmondville Planning Board; a member of the Comprehensive Committee; a charter member and trustee of the Richmondville Historical Society and a generous supporter of the restoration fund for the Bunn-Tillapaugh Mill.
On Sept. 11, he was the guest speaker at the Historical Society meeting, presenting a program on "Local Geology." Bill was instrumental in getting the Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology in Howes Cave project started. He explored the quarry and the mines and led tours in the early days. He was described as a very patient geologist. He was also a member of the Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of Steam Powered Engines. Each year at the Gallupville Gas-Up, he got the steam up to blow the whistle on steam-powered engines.
Bill was a quiet and loyal friend to many people and he will be sorely missed.
He is survived by three uncles, George and his wife, Cathy, Rooney of Worcester, Raymond Rooney of East Worcester, and Leo and his wife, Murlie, Rooney of Perris, Calif.; as well as many cousins.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 20, 2004, at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Edmister, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Richmondville, officiating. Burial will follow at the Richmondville Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Richmondville Historical Society, care of Susan Rightmyer, PO Box 316, Richmondville, NY 12149.
Arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester.
RICHMONDVILLE, NY — William J. Winegard, 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004.
He was born Sept. 15, 1950, in Cobleskill, the son of William J. and Mary T.E. (Rooney) Winegard.
He was predeceased by his father in 1969 and his mother in 2000.
Bill was a graduate of Richmondville Central School, Class of 1968, as valedictorian. He received his bachelor's of science from SUNY Oneonta, where he was exempt from his final exams, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. He also took graduate courses at SUNY Albany in geology.
Bill worked closely with his father on the family-owned saw mill and lumber businesses, which were handed down from father to son for at least three generations. Most recently Bill was employed by General Electric in Schenectady, where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club and also was employed by the New York State Department of Transportation in Albany in the Geology and Technical Services Departments.
Bill became an Eagle Scout in Troop 15 Richmondville, Otschodela Council, Boy Scouts of America, and was an annual fund-drive canvasser each year.
He was the secretary of the town of Richmondville Planning Board; a member of the Comprehensive Committee; a charter member and trustee of the Richmondville Historical Society and a generous supporter of the restoration fund for the Bunn-Tillapaugh Mill.
On Sept. 11, he was the guest speaker at the Historical Society meeting, presenting a program on "Local Geology." Bill was instrumental in getting the Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology in Howes Cave project started. He explored the quarry and the mines and led tours in the early days. He was described as a very patient geologist. He was also a member of the Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of Steam Powered Engines. Each year at the Gallupville Gas-Up, he got the steam up to blow the whistle on steam-powered engines.
Bill was a quiet and loyal friend to many people and he will be sorely missed.
He is survived by three uncles, George and his wife, Cathy, Rooney of Worcester, Raymond Rooney of East Worcester, and Leo and his wife, Murlie, Rooney of Perris, Calif.; as well as many cousins.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 20, 2004, at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Edmister, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Richmondville, officiating. Burial will follow at the Richmondville Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Richmondville Historical Society, care of Susan Rightmyer, PO Box 316, Richmondville, NY 12149.
Arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester.
He was born Sept. 15, 1950, in Cobleskill, the son of William J. and Mary T.E. (Rooney) Winegard.
He was predeceased by his father in 1969 and his mother in 2000.
Bill was a graduate of Richmondville Central School, Class of 1968, as valedictorian. He received his bachelor's of science from SUNY Oneonta, where he was exempt from his final exams, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. He also took graduate courses at SUNY Albany in geology.
Bill worked closely with his father on the family-owned saw mill and lumber businesses, which were handed down from father to son for at least three generations. Most recently Bill was employed by General Electric in Schenectady, where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club and also was employed by the New York State Department of Transportation in Albany in the Geology and Technical Services Departments.
Bill became an Eagle Scout in Troop 15 Richmondville, Otschodela Council, Boy Scouts of America, and was an annual fund-drive canvasser each year.
He was the secretary of the town of Richmondville Planning Board; a member of the Comprehensive Committee; a charter member and trustee of the Richmondville Historical Society and a generous supporter of the restoration fund for the Bunn-Tillapaugh Mill.
On Sept. 11, he was the guest speaker at the Historical Society meeting, presenting a program on "Local Geology." Bill was instrumental in getting the Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology in Howes Cave project started. He explored the quarry and the mines and led tours in the early days. He was described as a very patient geologist. He was also a member of the Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of Steam Powered Engines. Each year at the Gallupville Gas-Up, he got the steam up to blow the whistle on steam-powered engines.
Bill was a quiet and loyal friend to many people and he will be sorely missed.
He is survived by three uncles, George and his wife, Cathy, Rooney of Worcester, Raymond Rooney of East Worcester, and Leo and his wife, Murlie, Rooney of Perris, Calif.; as well as many cousins.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 20, 2004, at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Edmister, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Richmondville, officiating. Burial will follow at the Richmondville Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Richmondville Historical Society, care of Susan Rightmyer, PO Box 316, Richmondville, NY 12149.
Arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester.
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