Bill graduated from Peekskill High School in 1949. He served in the US Army for two years and was stationed in France and Germany. After 31 years with the New York Telephone Company he retired as a First Level Manager. Bill was a proud 74 year member of the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department where he was a former Deputy Chief. He served on the board of directors and was named Fireman of the Year in 1989. William was a charter member and past president of Rotary International in Putnam Valley. He also served as Commissioner of the Putnam Valley Parks and Recreation. He loved wintering in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Venice Florida where he could pursue his passion for playing golf.
William is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years Janet (Bass) Mills, loving children Ann K. Mills Dixon (Saunders), Elizabeth Light, Thomas Mills and Mathew Mills, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and sisters Helen Underwood and Alice Bracken. He was predeceased by a sister Anne and brothers John and Edward.
Out of concern for the safety and well being of all who knew and loved Bill a celebration of his life will be held at a future time.
Donations in Williams memory could be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department.
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