William Joseph Reidy, 87, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Wesley Health Care Center. Bill was born June 10, 1927 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of the late William and Caroline Reidy.
Bill was a WWII veteran having served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hampton (APA-115) in the Pacific from 1944-46. Bill was also a Marketing Director at Technicon Corporation in Tarrytown for 41 years, retiring in 1992.
Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Wanda. Survivors also include his three sons, Bill (Gina), Walter (Margaret) and Jim (Lisa). He often bragged about his nine grandchildren: Chelsea, Eric, Olivia, Leah, Sam, Devyn, Elliot, Christian and Aidan.
As requested by Bill, there will be no public calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Care Funeral Home, 402 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866,
Interment with Military Honors at Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.
Bill’s family wishes to thank the caregivers of Wesley Health Care Center (2 Hathorn) and the Wilton branch of The Home of the Good Shepherd for the quality and compassionate care they provided Bill and his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
