Canandaigua, NY/Philadelphia, PA: At age 77, William L. Tyler “Bill”, passed peacefully on August 3, 2023 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. He was born on July 28, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Lorimer and Helen (Lehman) Tyler. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his daughter Karen Tyler, sister Virginia “Ginny” Shock, and brother David Tyler.
Survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth “Beth” (Read) Tyler of Canandaigua, son Michael (Jennifer) Tyler, and grandson Miles Tyler of Willow Grove, PA. Also survived by his sisters, Barbara (Bob) Bankard and Doris Flade, best friends Bud Kasavage and Vickie Salato, several nieces & nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a lifelong, loyal fan of the Phillies and the Eagles. Bill graduated from Northeast High School and then joined the United States Marine Corps serving from 1966-1970. Bill then became a career fireman for the City of Philadelphia Fire Department and was also an EMT. During his career with the fire department at Engine 6 he always had an experience to share such as delivering two babies while on the job.
After moving to Western New York, he worked for Wegmans in Canandaigua for 13 years until he retired.
Before moving to Canandaigua, Bill resided in Naples, NY, where he was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humor. He will be missed by his family, friends, and former co-workers.
Family and friends may call on Friday, August 25th, from 3pm-5pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY where Bill’s Funeral Service, with military honors, will be held at 5pm, following calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Honeoye United Church of Christ, PO Box 127, Honeoye, NY 14471 or Ontario ARC, 3071 County Complex Dr, Canandaigua, NY 14424. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
We knew BIll from CAlvery Lutheran Church. We hold very fond memories of him, his wife, Beth and all of the wonderful REad family. We were so sorry to learn of his passing. Peg and Walt Wagner.
I am very saddened. Bill was a great man, and a wonderful person to get to know! My condolences.
Pleasure to have known Bill always a gentleman, always pleasant.
People always had good things to say about him.
My condolences to Beth.
Pleasure to have know Bill always a gentleman, always pleasant.
People always had good things to say about him.
My condolences to Beth.