Tuesday, 16 December 2014 13:17

William J. King

SARATOGA SPRINGS — William J. King passed away Monday, Dec. 15 at his home. He was 84.

Born April 19, 1930 in Schuylerville, he was the son of the late William and Katherine (Keeley) King. William was a chef for 35 years at the Wilton Developmental Center in Wilton. He was a true fan of horse racing, but his greatest love was spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by his stepfather, Thomas Donahue Sr. and two stepbrothers, Thomas, Jr. and Donald Donahue.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Mary (Welden) King; three children, Wayne (Elsie) King, Wendy (Don) Taylor and William (Kathy) King; three grandchildren, Erin Gardner, Afton King and Nicholas King; three great-grandchildren, Hailie Gardner, Wyatt Gardner and Antonio Payano; two brothers, Jack (Nancy) King of Saratoga Springs, Paul (Mary) King of Malta; three sisters, Agnes (Frank) Welden of Greenfield, Peg (Joseph) Migliaccio of Virginia, Kathy (Tom) Bosley of Saratoga Springs as well as several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.

Donations in his memory may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Alzheimer’s Association Capital District Region, Pine West Plaza, Building 4, Suite405, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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