SARATOGA SPRINGS — William J. Blakely passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Wesley Health Care Center. He was 87.
Born Oct. 20, 1926 in Paterson, New Jersey, he is the son of the late Samuel and Mary Blakely. Bill moved from Paterson to Greenfield in 1963. He was a trainer at the Saratoga Harness Track, a member of the Harness Association and a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Greenfield.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.