William F. "Billy" Byrnes

William F. “Billy” Byrnes of Hopewell Junction formerly of Verplanck, NY passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the age of 74 with his family by his side. Billy was born to James and Olive Byrnes on May 5, 1943 in Yonkers, NY. Billy married his beloved wife Roberta (Brown) Byrnes on October 25, 1967. He retired from Con Edison after 35 years. Billy was a member of the Verplanck Fire Department for over 50 years serving as Chief three times. Billy moved to Hopewell Junction after his retirement from Con Ed and joined the Hopewell Hose Fire Company. Billy coached and volunteered with the Town of Cortlandt Youth Football League for over 20 years.

He is survived by his wife Roberta; cherished children David Byrnes (Jacqueline), Kimberly Rowe, John Brazzell, Tarra Traditi (Donald), William Byrnes (Patricia), Mike Byrnes, and Theresa Byrnes; adored by his 16 grandchildren, Dave, Doug, Erica, Johnny, Brittany, Ryan, Victoria, Maureen, TJ, Billy, Mikie, Maria, Sean, Shane, Kiley and Connor and two great grandchildren Ivy and Mia. Billy is also survived by his brother James Byrnes and predeceased by his brother Kenneth Byrnes.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017 from 2-4PM and 7-9PM at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 170 Kings Ferry Rd., Montrose, NY 10548. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 11thSt. Patrick’s Church, Verplanck, NY at 10AM. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery also in Verplanck. Donations can be made to either the Verplanck Fire Department -238 8th Street, PO Box 518, Verplanck, NY 10596 (Please add in Memory of) or the Hopewell Hose Fire Company - Hopewell Hose Co. No. 1 Inc., P.O. Box 261, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533