GREECE, NY – December 5, 2022 at age 78. Bill is predeceased by his beloved grandson, Michael Partridge, parents, George and May Ward, brothers, George and Ronald Ward. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Kathleen, children: Michele (Jim) Ross, Bonny Partridge, Richard Partridge (John Dozier) Cheryl Partridge (David Disano), Holly Partridge (Jordan Caster), Jason Tambe (Lucia Musgrove). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, sisters in-law, brother in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Bill grew up in Honeoye before moving to Rochester where he worked as a meat cutter at Tops Market for 35 years. Bill was always very active in sports, especially softball and later became an avid golfer. Other interests included travel and casino trips. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they loved their Papa! He had a great sense of humor and a big heart.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 16 from 10 AM – 1 PM at Rochester Cremation, 1118 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to either American Diabetes Association, Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice.
Bill was one of a kind. Lots of softball memories in Honeoye. So many laughs over so many adult beverages. We always laughed after “everything leads to violence” chatter in a non serious way. I will never forget one night at Aces when he swore I stole his wallet and he left in an outrage only to find it in his back pocket where “it always was” we laughed about that for quite sometime. He loved his family, his sweetheart Kathy or should I say Saint Kathy!! My regret is life got in the way so I had not seen him in too many years. My condolences to Bill’s family, RIP my friend!
Brian
Bill was a loving and caring friend who really enjoyed family, outdoors, and golf. He will be sadly missed and our hopes that he finds his place of comfort as ours will be lessened without his presence.
I love you Grandpa, We all love and miss you more than you can ever know.
Billy you where my friend and boss at ParkEdge Supermarket when I was a Sr in HS and later through MCC. Always a smile and GREAT sence of humor. Travel to see you play Softball with a selected ballers that lite up the outfield. Last time I saw you was a visit to Topps Market on East Ridge Road.