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William James Clancy Obituary

William James Clancy Obituary

William J. “Bill” Clancy, 91, of East Syracuse, died on March 12, 2024 at Menorah Park. He was a veteran of the US Army and had retired from the Herald Journal & Post Standard after 47 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, attending musical theater and traveling, especially to NY, Toronto and the Adirondacks. Bill loved attending NY Yankees games and always appreciated a great steak dinner.

He is pre-deceased by his parents Leonard and Ethel Clancy; brother Michael and sister Betty Heinrich.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary; daughter Joanne (Ken) Andrews; sons: Mike (Therese), Tom (Cheryl); 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 11am in St. Matthew’s Church with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 10-11am before the mass in Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Matthew’s Food Pantry.

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William J. “Bill” Clancy, 91, of East Syracuse, died on March 12, 2024 at Menorah Park. He was a veteran of the US Army and had retired from the Herald Journal & Post Standard after 47 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, attending musical theater and traveling, especially to NY, Toronto and the Adirondacks. Bill loved attending NY Yanke

Events

Visitation

Monday, March 18, 2024

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Saint Matthew's Church

229 West Yates Street East Syracuse, NY 13057

Funeral Mass

Monday, March 18, 2024

11:00 am

St. Matthew Church,

229 Yates Street East Syracuse, NY 13057

Interment

Monday, March 18, 2024

12:15 pm

Saint Mary's Cemetery

4100 East Genesee Street Dewitt, NY 13214

Final Resting Place

Saint Mary's Cemetery

4100 East Genesee Street Dewitt, NY 13214

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