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Monday, August 31, 2020
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Karl Speers posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
I have nothing but fond memories of Bill, and feel fortunate to have known him. The obituary is a wonderful tribute. Love to his family.
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Kurt Speers posted a condolence
Thursday, September 3, 2020
What a great obituary... a celebration of a remarkable life. Much love to Brian, John and the rest of the family.
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Roma Barbera posted a condolence
Thursday, September 3, 2020
I don't know any of these people but I WISH I DID!!!!!!!! William Schilling sounds like the most interesting guy ever!!!!! From the chipmunks to the GTO to feeding the bear to his nickname "the brain".and his travels and his career and his adventures and his wives--I wish I could have known them also!!!! His sons sound like the acorn did not fall far from the tree but maybe rolled a little to the side. It's hard to believe that one of them (John--the smart one) really is a rocket scientist but somehow I would put money on the fact that he is!!! And the other one (Brian--- who says he is even smarter) probably is the smarter of the two--- because he managed to successfully avoid work entirely and must have become a writer and probably either has or will write a novel that I will be on the lookout for. This is the story of a wonderful man with a family and group of friends who totally enjoyed him, respected him and looked up to him. He is a man who will be missed. I really wish I had known him. That is how this eulogy made me feel.
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Mary Bunch posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Joy, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I knew Bill from work. We interacted a little and when we did he was always very helpful and nice to work with. Whoever wrote his Obit did a great job describing the wonderful person he was.
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John Peck posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Congrats to whoever wrote that obituary! I think the best I ever read! Bill had a heck of a lotta trust in me. On January 8th, 1983 he handed over his son John to me as my very first student as a brand new Certified Flight Instructor. On April 27th John soloed and I was more nervous than he was! My old logbook records John's whole course of instruction and his attaining his Private Pilot's license. Along the way I flew with Bill many a time for annual flight checks and such. Great guys that I was proud to share the cockpit with!
Bill and I, and others like Stan Schlusberg were avid flyers in those days and members of Condair Flyers. We were all about the same age and flying was in our blood. I am 83 now and am fortunate to still be an active pilot and instructor. I feel a little guilty for having outlived so many friends....................
Fly high, Bill ...............
from John Peck, johnpeck@nycap.rr.com
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Patty Giencke planted a tree in memory of William Schilling
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Grow straight little tree. Fear that chainsaw! From a long ago student of Bill's (and I did much better than a 29 average!) Sending hugs & purrs Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Jack Kozlowich posted a condolence
Monday, August 31, 2020
Nancy and I offer our sincere condolences to Bill’s family. May God be with you and provide you with strength and love in your loss.
And so for Bill …..
Nancy and I will sincerely miss having lunch with you and your lovely, gracious wife at our GE Elfun and KAPL luncheons. You always provided intelligent, thoughtful, and entertaining discussions – with many stories of your travels and your day-to-day adventures…… and our common ailments as we aged. We shared many common interests in retirement – ranging from the GE/KAPL lunches, the concerts at Collins Park, live theater at Proctors, and country living.
Today, Bill, we learned about your “chipmunks.”As you know, we also live in the country – and we also have a chipmunk family, numbering about nine at last count – who frequently share lunch, usually corn kernels, with us. So, Bill, as we care for our chipmunks, we will always be reminded of you and your outstanding friendship over the years.
With pleasant memories of you,
Jack and Nancy Kozlowich
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Mary Ann Zeszutko posted a condolence
Monday, August 31, 2020
That was a fabulous obituary. I'll scratch a cat behind the ears in his honor.
Mary Ann Zeszutko
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Deb & Ray Heckeler planted a tree in memory of William Schilling
Monday, August 31, 2020
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Steve Dudka posted a condolence
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I'll remember the enjoyments we shared at the Union College Concert Series. My condolences to Joy and the family.
Steve Dudka
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Chuck McGaffin posted a condolence
Sunday, August 30, 2020
My deepest condolences to all of Bill's family and friends. I was lucky to work with Bill for a number of years during my 40 years at the lab. My wife and I belonged to a duplicate bridge group that included Bill and both wives! Bill was every bit the person so aptly as humorously rekindled in his obituary. Don't know if it's appropriate but I can honestly say I enjoyed reading it, not, of course Bill's untimely death but the memory jogs just brought him back for a short time. I recall going out into the meadow next to Bill's home, before settling down for some very serious bridge, where he introduced us to several of the resident cows and then showed us how to deftly transit the "mine" field to get back to the table. I remember one spectacular Christmas tree that had to have been borrowed from the State Capitol. I'm sure some members of the old computer group will recall one very funny birthday gift that Bill was a part of...still brings a chuckle.
Chuck McGaffin
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Mike Fischer posted a condolence
Sunday, August 30, 2020
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I remember him so well and think of both Bill and Joy as I speed through Galway. Condolences to Joy and the family.
- Mike Fischer
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Al Ferguson posted a condolence
Sunday, August 30, 2020
So sad to learn of Bill's passing. He was the best; smart, friendly and always with a smile.
I worked with Bill during the years our kids were in Scouting. He was the "outings" chairman and would plan monthly weekend camping trips for our scout troop. I would help out by finding volunteer drivers and attending the trips. He had a vast knowledge and love of the Adirondacks resulting in many memorable weekend overnights.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew him; honest, sincere and always there when called upon to help.
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