He was born on November 24, 1946 in Ozone Park, the son of William J and Clare (Powers) Featherstone Sr.
Bill graduated from Smithtown High School and went on to serve his country in the US Army. He was employed as a Systems Technician for AT&T in Islip.
He was a faithful member of Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle Church, serving in multiple roles in both the church and Christian school.
Bill was an avid bible reader and enjoyed driving trips, especially to the ocean or mountains. He also enjoyed watching football and Hallmark Christmas movies.
Bill was a faithful and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved and served Jesus with all of his heart and was a man of strength, courage, and spiritual wisdom. A beautiful example of character and perseverance to us all.
He is survived by his children, Lisa Barbieri of Olney, MD, Dawn Gardner of Oneonta, Bill Featherstone of Oneonta, and Jeffrey Featherstone of Baltimore, MD; his grandchildren, Lyndsay, Bill, Caitlyn, Melanie, Lina, Jeffrey, Ayden, Kristin, Sean, and Stephen; his great granddaughter, Daisy; his sister, Terry Migliorino of Oneonta; his niece, Debbie Sohl of Oneonta; and his nephew, Robert Ferraro of Baltimore, MD.
He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Patricia, his father William, his mother Clare, and his sister Elizabeth.
Friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta from 3 to 5pm.
Burial with military honors will take place on Friday, November 20, 2020 in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton.
Contributions in Bill’s honor may be made to Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle, 1 Higbie Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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