Greece, NY – March 14, 1951 – March 20, 2018. In loving remembrance. Bill passed away at age 67. Predeceased by his wife, Susan C. Klaassen; parents, Francis M. Klaassen and Jane V. Klaassen; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia J. and Dennis Merkel. He is survived by his son, Keith E. Klaassen and his daughter-in-law Jeannine Klaassen; grandchildren, Blaise F. and Susan A. Klaassen; sister and brother-in-law Valerie G. and Peter Genovese; brother and sister-in-law, Stephen G. and Patricia Klaassen; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who he loved dearly, and who are remembering a good and kind man.
Bill’s visitation will be held Thursday, March 29th, 4 – 7 PM at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. Please visit www.RochesterCremation.com for any additional information or to sign Bill’s guestbook.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Meals on Wheels or to a charity of choice in memory of William Klaassen.
HOLDING YOU UP IN PRAYERS BILLY WAS A AWESOME COMPANY HE WAS A FUN AND GREAT CUZ REV 21: 4 ECCLEASTICES 3 ; 1-8 and john 14 : 1–4 blessings
Bill always charmed the pants off of everybody! He was a sweet man. But he played hard and lived for the day. He wasn’t worried about his future years. So sorry Bill. I will always remember our good times together years ago. Do glad your don is married with a family. You loved him so much. Rest in peace. Mary Ellen
Rest in piece Bill. You were my hero growing up, another big brother who always had a kind word for me and who protected me from my own brother’s torment. Haha. You were loved.
RIP my old friend, i was just thinking about u the other day, why i don’t know, but i was, and two days later u were gone, but you won’t be forgotten, u were a sweet soul, and one of the nicest guys i ever knew. God be with u and your family throughout this tragedy, GOD BLESS YOU!
Who in High School didn’t know who Bill Klaassen was. He made his presence known and what a ladies man.
I still remember the Kissing booth in the Arcadia commons area. I remember watching the girls line up and laughing.
You were a good man.
I know you will be missed by all who loved you.
Rest in the arms of an Angel.
You will be missed Bill. You were a handsome and talented man and a very sweet brother-in-law.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. As you cherish fond memories, you can find comfort in reflecting on God’s promise to see your dear loved one again. John 5:28,29. Isaiah 25:8
We were saddened to here of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.
Maija & Jim McLean