He served his country through the U.S. Army National Guard. William worked as a security agent for New York City Transit. Locally, he was a member of both St. Bede Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed golfing.
William will be missed by his wife, Sheila Gilbert Byrnes; his mother, Eileen; his sisters, Carol, Patricia, and Maryanne; his brothers, James and Gerard; his nieces, Joan, Brianne, and Shannon; and his nephews, Jack, Patrick, Sean, and Edward.
Visitation will take place from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 3 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, where the service will also be held on Monday, July 4 at 12:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice House of Williamsburg in memory of William.
