Honeoye/Livonia: November 2, 2016 at age 57 years. Survived by his wife of 37 years Lisa and children; Billy (Jennifer) Thomas and Laura Thomas (Matt Hance); grandchildren, Aurora Hance and Andrew Thomas; parents, William & Jean Thomas; siblings, Sharon (Brian) Johnson, Rosanne (Ralph) Smith, and Scott Thomas (Erika Harp.) Also survived by sister-in-law Reneé (John) Conner, many nieces & nephews, cousins, and friends.
Bill never let anything stop him. He was deaf from early age but managed to have a very successful career in commercial HVAC. When he found out he had a cancerous tumor in his lower left leg and there were two options for treatment: one was a very lengthy process to try to possibly fix his foot and ankle with a very small percent of success or amputation – he told the doctor to just cut the leg off.
He was a hard worker and played hard as well. He loved anything with steam and mechanical. Combine both, and he was a happy camper. He was a railroad historian and collector of railroad memorabilia. All family vacations were planned around historic scenic railroad lines and excursions. Even when he was courting Lisa, their dates usually involved trains.
Bill’s Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 5th, at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 8961 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence please visit:
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I was so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing, I was away at the time, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all, God Bless, Stephanie Seymour
Lisa, We are so sad and sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Melody and Michael.
It’s hard to imagine this world without this funny, smart, and loving man in it. We miss you Bill so much already. You fought hard to stay with us. Thank you for that. You will always be in our hearts. Margy and Denis xoxoxoxo