Passed peacefully Sunday, December 31, 2017 at age 75 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his children, Susan (Jeff) Jung, Michelle (Erik) Saroney, Billy (Sarah) Merkovsky, John (Michelle) Merkovsky; 13 grandchildren;Jeffrey & Taylor Jung James, Emma & Jackson Saroney, Lael, Silas, Malachi & Keilah Merkovsky Tovah, Noah, Micah & Jediah Merkovsky sister, Dena Merkovsky; brothers, Elmer, Robert, Joseph and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 4th from 6-8 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue. William's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 AM at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 N. Greece Rd. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to PACE of Central NY, 1000 Malta Lane, N. Syracuse, NY 13212-9999.