Submitted by Lorraine Rute Cross 1955 <lmc31937@aol.com> on 13/Dec/2020 108.75.157.246
William Birdsall a/k/a Bill, daddy, gramp, great grandpa, brother in-law, uncle,
cousin, Buff, Path Finder and many other nicknames passed away peacefully on
Friday December 11, 2020. Although we are all heartbroken, we also know this is what
he wanted and he is no longer in pain. He married Vera Wilson on June 14, 1958.
Together they raised 4 children - Jeff, Cindy, Terri, and Michael in Wallkill
NY. Bill was a grandfather to 8 grandchildren and a great grandfather to 6 great
grandchildren. He retired from The Virtis Company and moved to Spring Hill Fl.
But his true home was in Paradox NY where they spent their summers. Bill loved
his home in the Adirondacks. He took great pride in it and we created many
family memories there. Bill was a true Patriot. He served in the Army and was a
member of The American Legion. He raised the Flag every morning and lowered it
every evening. He also loved nostalgia- owning 2 classic cars, jukeboxes, and
pinball machines. He loved music- and listened to whatever anyone was playing.
He was stubborn - damn stubborn- he believed in what he believed in and no one
was going to change that. We will miss him but he will live on in our hearts and
memories. Bill wanted to be cremated and chose not to have a service. At a later
date we will spread his ashes on the lake and trails that he enjoyed.
- Bill Birdsall - NFA Class of 1957
William Birdsall a/k/a Bill, daddy, gramp, great grandpa, brother in-law, uncle,
cousin, Buff, Path Finder and many other nicknames passed away peacefully on
Friday December 11, 2020. Although we are all heartbroken, we also know this is what
he wanted and he is no longer in pain. He married Vera Wilson on June 14, 1958.
Together they raised 4 children - Jeff, Cindy, Terri, and Michael in Wallkill
NY. Bill was a grandfather to 8 grandchildren and a great grandfather to 6 great
grandchildren. He retired from The Virtis Company and moved to Spring Hill Fl.
But his true home was in Paradox NY where they spent their summers. Bill loved
his home in the Adirondacks. He took great pride in it and we created many
family memories there. Bill was a true Patriot. He served in the Army and was a
member of The American Legion. He raised the Flag every morning and lowered it
every evening. He also loved nostalgia- owning 2 classic cars, jukeboxes, and
pinball machines. He loved music- and listened to whatever anyone was playing.
He was stubborn - damn stubborn- he believed in what he believed in and no one
was going to change that. We will miss him but he will live on in our hearts and
memories. Bill wanted to be cremated and chose not to have a service. At a later
date we will spread his ashes on the lake and trails that he enjoyed.
- Bill Birdsall - NFA Class of 1957 