William is survived by his daughter Alicia "Lisi" Stern; daughter Robin Leon and her husband Jeffrey; daughter Patrice "Patti" Sessa and her husband John; daughter Nanci Huner and her husband Eric; son Kevin Brody; 12 grandchildren: Bryan Stern and his wife Olivia; Alexis "Lexi" Stern; Erika Cohen and her husband Brett; Samantha Leon; Jonathan Sessa; Ryan Sessa; Nicholas Sessa; Dylan Leidig; Jack Huner; Alec Huner; Connor Brody; MacKenzie Brody; and 2 great-grandchildren Cooper Cohen and Cody Cohen.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lois of 63 years in February 2019.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 11:30 am at New Montefiore Cemetery, 1180 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11704 immediately followed by a burial.
Shiva will be observed at the residence of Robin and Jeffrey Leon on Wednesday after the committal.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in William's memory made be made to the Guide Dog Foundation (www.guidedog.org).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bloomfieldcoopermanalapan.com for the Brody family.