Old Forge, NY: February 20, 1944 – August 19, 2020
Our strong and kind William (Bill) Hart Gulvin passed away August 19, 2020 at age 76 after an extended hospital stay. Those that knew him affectionately called him “Gully,” and the extremely fortunate called him Dad, Grandpa, “Pa,” brother, Uncle, or friend.
A resident of Old Forge, NY, Bill was born in Geneva, NY to Evan and Muriel Holliday Gulvin on February 20, 1944. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1962. Bill was an avid sports fan and played lacrosse, rugby, baseball, football, and tennis. He also was a volunteer firefighter for the West Lake Road Fire Department in Geneva. Bill married his loving wife, JulieAnn, in 1976. They resided in New Jersey for almost thirty years while raising their family. Bill retired from American National Can in 1994 and moved to Eagle Bay, NY, where he worked at multiple marinas on the Fulton Chain of Lakes.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Evan and Muriel Gulvin and daughter Gwenda Seidler. He is survived by his wife JulieAnn; children Robert (Tammy) Walsh, and Deanna Walsh. He was blessed with five grandchildren and one great granddaughter: Kayla (Ryan) Stimpson, Hannah (Hyrum) Gurr, Philip Walsh, Gianna Seidler, Arianna Walsh; Mary Gurr. Bill is also leaving behind his beloved sisters, Evelyn (Dick) Stimpson, Susan Millerd, and Sharon (George) Smith. He is also survived by brother-in-law Bruce (Diana) Kozak, sister-in-law Bonnie (Michael) Curry, ten nieces and nephews, and eleven great-nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY for their exceptional and compassionate care. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s name can be made to the Old Forge Fire Department Ambulance Fund or West Lake Road Fire Department. Online condolences can be left at www.RochesterCremation.com.
This loving tribute was written by granddaughter Kayla Rae Stimpson and niece Shannon “Lizzy” Curry.
I love you Dad you will forever be in my heart thank you for everything. Life will not be the same without you .
Beautiful sentiment. Nicely written. Great photo. We will miss you, Bill.
Oh Gully. How do you say goodbye to someone you love so dearly? I will be forever grateful that you were my “brother” for the past 44 years. Always there and always caring, you stepped into the “grandfather” role to my Shannon (your “Princess” and ”Lizzy”) who was too young to know either of her grandfathers before they passed. An uncle and mentor to my Ryan, you lovingly taught and encouraged him to be his own man. And to my Mike, you’ll forever be “Willy”….his partner in crime, fellow sports fan and valued friend.
You fought a hard battle. Now Rest In Peace in God’s loving arms. Your warm hugs, cheek pinches, welcoming smile and generous spirit will be sorely missed. I love you. 💕
I will miss you greatly. The world lost a wonderful man. I love you very much. May you rest in piece in gods arms.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ❤️🙏🏻
May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.
I could not ask for a better father. I will miss you and love you always Dad. Thank you for all you did.
Will be missed by all.