

and Dorothy McTavish. Bill went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2020.
He attended Alfred University majoring in marketing and accounting until joining the Marine Corps for a
three year enlistment. He received an honorable discharge with rank of Sergeant. He returned to
Westfield, N.Y where he spent twenty two years in marketing, sales and advertising.
In 1973 he moved to Fresno, CA and continued his career in marketing and sales until entering the
insurance field in 1978. Bill was an independent broker handling group health insurance.
In New York, Bill was active in Jaycees, the Chamber of Commerce, and scouting where he saw seven
young men raised to Eagle Scout. In Fresno, he was an active member of Fresno Host Lions Club, the
Scottish Society of Central California and the Marine Corps League Detachment 14.
Bill was an avid deep sea fisherman enjoying trips out of Monterey and Moss Landing as well as long
range trips out of San Diego. He loved nothing more than sharing the catch.
Bill is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cindy, their son Andrew, Bill's daughter Leslie Ann and four
grandchildren.
Remembrances can be sent to Marine Corps League Detachment 14 (to benefit their scholarship
program)
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