My heart is saddened to just find out of Bill's passing.  Mr T as he was affectionately known as was a kind compass
ionate and loving man. He gave me an opportunity to be part of the St. Joseph's Family for which I am forever grateful. As his Assistant Director I enjoyed his wit, knowledge and especially his friendship.  Mr. T will forever be remembered in my heart of memories. Rest in Peace  Dear Friend.

I felt great sadness when I heard from a colleague that Mr. Tishelman passed away. He hired me when I was a pharmacy student at St. Joseph’s hospital. Thanks to him I learned a lot and the hospital has become my second home ever since. 
Every time I walk inside the pharmacy you come to my mind. Mr. T, you will be greatly missed. 

My sincere condolences to his family. 


I am so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing.  I so  much enjoyed his friendship over many years at St Joseph’s.  Bill was quick with a smile, a wry sense of humor,  eager to help and advise, and not bashful about commenting about what he thought could be improved.  He was a wise and compassionate man who understood what was most important, and how to enjoy his life, and lift up others along the way.  Thinking about Bill always makes me smile.  He will be missed.

Hi to All my cousins and family in NYC, Anne, Suzie, Carrie, Rose, all The Tishelman, Charny, De Jong, Barerra,Genthner, McGown, McGown-Yacovacci, all cousins, and their kids (too long a list!) 
So saddened by the death of Uncle Bill.  So disappointed that due to current world pandemic I cannot make it over for his burial today but perhaps I will make his memorial later when all this mad world stuff is over.  What can I say about Bill?  What a man! a powerhouse of humanity, a hard working, intelligent, funny, compassionate husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many, and reading all the tributes from colleagues was so lovely.  My heart goes out to you all today and always, thinking of you all especially today and to all my American/Scottish family ....I love you all, strength, love and peace to you all today and always,
your loving cousin,
Gloria Sweeney Todd
ps I always think of him when I have a punt on the horses at Yonkers :-)

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing.  Bill passed the baton to me when he retired from Saint Joseph's. He became both my freind and my mentor. He did his best to provide his experience to help me when he thought I needed it. I think He loved Saint Joseph's  family so much he had to be sure I wouldn't  screw it up after he left. To him, Saint Joseph's employees were his extended family and like his girls, he took care of them with his wit and his intelligence. He tried  to teach me how to play golf but even He couldn't  make that happen but he always made me feel like I could. He had that ability that put your mind at ease and left you feeling more confident. I will miss him as I am sure many of us will but I am so glad to have known him. He will always be in my heart.


So sorry to hear of Bill’s death. I remember nursing home residents that Bill interceded with the drug companies so that these residents could get the medication they needed. He was my great golf buddy. We had many fun dinners together after our golf outings. He made me laugh with his wry sense of humor. Bill loved life and enjoyed every moment of it. He was proud of his daughters and loved teaching his grandchildren to play golf.  I will remember him always

I remember Tishelman being delighted with his grandson William, my nephew and Godson.
Celebration of a fruitful life is in place for a man who served the country in the Army  and added his work to the health system in Yonkers, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in NY.
Peace for him.
M.  Barrero

When I first moved to Yonkers my father-in-law told me to only use the Apothecary Shop for my prescriptions, because Bill Tishelman was the smartest man he ever new.   Sadly the shop closed soon after.  Many years later  we met again at Saint Joseph's.   You were always helpful, with a great sense of humor.  I know your daughters were always so proud of you as you were of them. Love from Carol, Diane and Floence

Bill was always so helpful filling orders when needed. And so cheerful! He was the most fun at the Christmas parties and a great entertainer. He will be truly missed by all of us.

May God Bless You Bill.  I have ALWAYS felt so much KINDNESS  from YOU!  You are an amazing Man in life.  Every time I went to Carrie's house in the past you were so very " VALUABLE"  to me in conversation!  I always told Carrie how very kind you were to me, in my time of need.   May God Bless You Bill!!!  May God always hold your family close and together.   May God Bless You, My Friend Bill xxxo 

Carrie, I will ALWAYS have Wonderful Memories of Your DAD!!  YOUR DAD was always special to me, to  sit in your living room and talk!  I love you Bill for the very kindness you showed me, talking to you,  when I was going through a sad time in my life.   May God Bless You  Bill.  And, Thank you for all the "spot on" horses/derby!!!!  May God Bless You In Heaven And Your Family On Earth.

Aloha Oe, Mr. Tishelman. You were one of the great people at St. Joseph’s! Always funny telling me stories about your days in Tokyo and singing to me. Still puts a smile on my face. 
A Hui Ho, Mr. Tishelman. 

Mr. T, how very special you were! While in college with Carrie, I got to know you & I cannot express how very kind you always were to me.  You would take Carrie & I out for French cuisine & you always, always made me laugh.  At times I would joke & say that I was your fifth daughter. May you Rest In Peace, Mr. T. My sincere sympathy & love go to Carrie & her sisters & to your extended family. 💜

Mr. T - I will always remember you told it as it was.  The times you would come into HR and start singing all Sinatra was wonderful.  You will always have a special place in my heart I will dearly miss you.  Love ya - sleep in peace! 

Bill was an intelligent man who I would enjoy having breakfast with in the mornings at Saint Joseph’s. He and my director Barbara Green were close friends. My deepest condolences to his daughters and family.
He will always have a place in my ❤️ 

Mr. Tishelman, at first, “the Boss” of the Pharmacy... a force to be reckoned with!  But as time went on he was so much more to those of us who worked with him and were lucky to know his kindness,  his amazing fund of knowledge, his great sense of humor and his wonderful problem solving skill!  My  sympathy and prayers to his daughters on their loss of a great guy.

I was the nurse manager on the 5th fl it was a renal and oncology unit. Having to ask Bill a question terrified me. However as I came to know him he was a gentle and kind man. He helped me out of many a pickle especially with chemo drugs. He always softened and helped me. One time while I was in graduate school at Iona. I was prescribed atarax. TMI. I know. I had a mid term exam that night. Bill told me to take the pill right then. Go home sleep and I would be “fine” by exam time. Needless to say for me it did not work out as planned. I could not even write my answers which were essay questions. Don’t know how I even drove. I told Bill the next day. Which by then was very funny. After that we had a special connection. Rest In Peace Bill. Fly with the angels. 

I fondly remember meeting Mr. Tishelman  as a new employee at  SJMC many years ago.  At first I thought he was a lttle stern , especially around a meeting table. Boy was I wrong, he was a  wealth of info,  wryly  funny and could really belt out a song at our holiday parties.
Sincere condolences.


Bill was a true humanist - in his curmudgeonly fashion he both cared deeply about people & humanity. He was simultaneously smart & wise. Having been through a lot - WWII, the loss of his wife, & raising 3 daughters - he had gained a real sense of perspective by the time I met him in 1981 which gave him license to do it his way. 
Beyond his family, he loved the stock market & golf, a game of which he was a student - I called him a golfologist. Lunch with Bill & Jack Cox was always a treat - stories of the old days, some which I still tell. Over time I wondered how Bill always edged out Cox on the linx. When I finally asked he said it was simple, “I keep score.”
I’ll always remember how he answered his phone - “This is Mr., how may I help you?”
His presence as a colleague uplifted is all & for that we’ll miss him.

At St. Joseph’s he would sometimes act sooo mean but those of us who knew and loved him could get the kindness from him. There was a time that I went to him and wrote a check for HIV medication for an indigent, pitiful man. He gave me the medication but never cashed my check. Another time I went to him with a tiny eye infected kitten that I found in the alley by my clinic. I had it under my jacket and when I pulled it out he just melted and gave me medication for it!  He was one of the most knowledgeable and compassionate men I’ve ever known. I’m blessed to have known him!

I have so many memories of Bill. First and foremost, how brilliant he was. I began working with him in 1969 when Sister Patricia Sullivan ran the pharmacy. Bill was resourceful and so funny. I was driving him to an SJMC party (Barbara was away), and he said, “Mary, do you know how to have a long life?” I said, “Tell me, Bill.” He replied, “Eat oatmeal...not that quick stuff, eat the oatmeal you have to boil for awhile.”  I laughed because my mother said the same thing, and I told him that. When I asked Bill about his service in WW2, he told me he signed up, did his time and then went  to sign up again, but they ended the war. Bill told me they ended it because they knew he was coming back over!  My sincerest condolences to Bill’s daughters and their families. We’ve all lost a wonderful father and friend. Rest In Peace, dear Bill.  Mary O’Mara

Bill was one in a million.  One of the kindest and most compassionate gentleman I have ever met.  Bill thank you for being you you will be sorely missed.  You enriched all of our lives.

Bill was a member of the greatest generation. He was so well rounded with a wealth of information. One of the most intelligent people I have known. He had a fierce loyalty to Saint Joseph’s Hospital and the patients we serve. He was an integral part of our family and will be dearly missed. Rest In Peace old friend. 

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William Tishelman

10 décembre 1925 – 16 avril 2020

Whalen & Ball Funeral Home

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