Loving father of John (Lorraine) Walz, Thomas (Margaret) Walz and Cathleen (Charles) Horn. Bill also leaves behind 6 grandchildren; Amanda (Dave) Vaughn, Janelle (Timothy) Thrane, Nicholas, Marissa and Charles Horn, Angela Walz and 6 great-grandchildren.
His parents were the late William Walz and Ruth (nee Beyer) Walz. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Russell, Arthur and Robert.
Bill was born in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Forest Hills, NY. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1954. He met his wife Mary Ellen Brunnemann in 1957. They were married for 58 years. Bill worked as a route salesman for Tip-Top Bread Company (Ward Foods) and then later had his own Italian Bread Delivery Service.
Bill joined the Lakeland Fire Department, Ronkonkoma, NY, in 1968 and worked his way up the ranks, serving as Chief of the Lakeland Fire Department from 1977 to 1979. Bill enjoyed camping with his family, golfing, and relaxing on a cruise at sea.
Cremation by National Cremation Society, Hudson, FL, with a Memorial Service to take place at the Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, NY, on August 6 at 11 am.
Special thanks to HPH Hospice for their assistance in the last 3 months of Bill’s life.
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