June 18th, 1940 – January 10th, 2016
On the morning of January 10th, 2016, Bill passed away
peacefully surrounded by his family at the home of his son and daughter-in-law,
in New York, at the age of 75. Bill was born in Divines Corners, New
York, to the parents of William J. Cole and Alice Geer, as the younger brother
to Arthur Cole and twin to Robert Cole.
Bill was well loved by those in his family and community.
Although stricken early on with a debilitating disease, Bill could always be
relied on for his sense of humor, his determination to continue to walk and
never once complained about the many hardships he endured. Bill was
actively involved in the betterment of his country and community serving for
the United States Army Reserves, Schrade Walden Cutlery in Ellenville, NY and
plant foreman for 3D Block in Bridgeville, NY and Loch Sheldrake Liquror
Store. He volunteered as a Town of Fallsburg Little League coach until
1982; President of the Hurleyville Fire Department and an active member for
45yrs. In later years, he moved to enjoy warmer weather and close family ties
in North Carolina.