FUCHS, William A., of Kettering, Ohio, formally of Northport, New York, passed away on December 31, 2016 at the age of 89. Bill is preceded in death by his beloved wife Eileen and oldest son William. Bill was a loving brother, father, and grandfather who will be missed by his brother Robert (Barbara) Fuchs, sisters Helen (David) Mcguire, Dorothy Kahl, and Elsie Kearns, his children; Gregory (Kathryn) Fuchs, Carol Penquite, Robert (Lindsey) Fuchs, and Deborah Fuchs. He also leaves behind numerous loved grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Bill was a true gentleman and a superhero in the eyes of his family especially the great grandchildren whom he spent his last years surrounded by. Reposing at Nolan Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave. Northport, New York, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday, January 12, 2017. Funeral Home Service 10:30 AM Friday with internment at the Long Island National Cemetery Pinelawn with US Navy Military Honors. William Fuchs was a veteran of WWII, in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The American Legion or another nonprofit veteran's organization. "Fair winds and following seas, Dad."
