“If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus 1 day, so I never have to live without you.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS — William James Farrell, Jr and Suzanne Marie (Dunson) Farrell passed away on September 21 and September 22, 2019 respectfully. Bill was born on June 8, 1935 and Sue was born on November 27, 1938, both in Saratoga Springs.
Bill attended Villanova University and then completed his MBA from Troy State University. Sue attended St. Joseph’s College of Nursing.
After his graduation from Villanova, Bill joined the Army and served in Germany for three years. Upon completion of his Army service, he returned to Saratoga and married Sue at the Church of St. Peter on February 11, 1961.
Their love story was one many only dream of having. They were devoted to each other and their family. Their love and dedication to each other did not stop until Bill’s death on Saturday, September 21. Sue went to join her beloved husband of 58 years just 21 hours later. They will be eternally together.
A Joint Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019, in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Burial with military honors will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Needy Association, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 518-584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
