William M. York

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William M. York Greece: Passed away on Sunday, January 17,2021 at the age of 95.  Bill was born and raised in Rochester, the son of McKinley and Loretta York.  Bill was an Army veteran of WWII in the Pacific theater.  He graduated from the School of Commerce (RIT Business School) and began his career at Follansbee Metals.  He rose to the level of President of Beals, McCarthy and Rogers in Buffalo, NY.  He then started his own business, Lenmar Metals and Plastics, which he ran for 38 years, retiring at the age of 84.  An avid golfer and amateur photographer, Bill enjoyed his large circle of friends and business associates.  He was a past Post Commander of American Legion Post 206. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Jane (Egan) York.  He is survived by his children, Sharon York, William McKinley York III (Diane) and Martin York; his three grandchildren, Andrew York, Megan York and Melody York; his companion of several years Annette Fantauzzo. Thanks to the doctors and nurses at Unity Hospital and Hildebrandt Hospice. No prior calling hours.  His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday (Jan 22nd) 10:00 AM at St. Lawrence Church in Greece. Private interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Honor Flight Rochester (https://honorflightrochester.org) or the Open Door Mission (https://opendoormission.com) in his memory.                

5 Comments

  1. Deborah C Myers on January 19, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    Mr. York was one of my favorite people I’ve ever know. Peace to him and to his family. We won’t see his like again.



  2. Rosemarie Scotney on January 20, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    My sincere sympathy to the York family. Bill was my neighbor for 37 years and we had the best time sitting on his patio having the greatest of conversations. He was always interested on how I was doing along with my family. He will forever be in my heart. I will miss him.



  3. Michelle Carrozzi on January 20, 2021 at 4:23 pm

    York family, I am so very saddened to hear of Mr York’s passing. I worked at Key Bank and always looked forward to seeing him come in. Always a kind word, a smile and awesome candies. My heart is heavy for all of you.



  4. Jeff Miller on January 23, 2021 at 2:04 am

    Dear York Family – I am so sorry that Bill has passed on. He was my neighbor for several years and I always enjoyed conversations with him, he was a very friendly and pleasant man and a great neighbor. You have my deepest sympathies.



  5. michael general on January 27, 2021 at 8:04 pm

    Bill, was my best friend ever. Going to miss our breakfasts. Thank-you for your service and friendship. RIP my Brother! Mike General



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