William "Billy" McCreight

September 8, 1959 – March 9, 2021

Wurtsboro, New York

William McCreight passed away on March 9, 2021 at his home in Wurtsboro. He was born on September 8, 1959 at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. He was predeceased by his father, William McCreight, his maternal grandparents, Antonio and Maria Caputo and his Aunt and Uncle, Nancy and Daniel Cavaluzzi. Ten years ago he lost the love of his life of twenty years, Nancy Lavelle, who passed tragically and from which he never fully recovered. He is survived by his beloved mother, Vinnie McCreight, an Orange County resident for 30 years and formerly of the Bronx; his beloved sister Dotty Tiernan and brother-in-law, Scott Tiernan, Orange County residents for 32 years and formerly of the Bronx; his nephew Eric Tiernan, wife Suzanne, grand-niece Marissa and grand-nephew Jaxon; niece Danielle Dillon, husband Matthew and grand-nephews Dominic and Brandon; niece Jessica Tiernan; close cousins Toni, Chris and Kaiya Dunne and Daniel and Joseph Cavaluzzi and many dear friends including Kay Aughavin and Aidan Moloney. Billy was a self-employed jack of all trades proficient in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing as well as being an accomplished car mechanic. His photo was prominently featured in a Times Herald Record article praising his roofing skills as a volunteer worker for Habitat for Humanity. Billy was a “collector” of numerous items and countless hand and power tools. He was an animal lover his entire life and spent his last years with his canine companion, Red and his macau, Nicky. He was very family oriented and happiest spending time with the loved ones in his life. He was loved dearly and there are no words to express the void he has left and how deeply he will be missed. In recognition of the pandemic, private Catholic graveside services will be held on March 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2 Fr. Tierney Circle, Washingtonville, New York. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Billy’s name can be made to Pets Alive, a no kill shelter, located at 363 Derby Road, Middletown, New York 10940 (845-386-9738).