PETERSON, William J. October 9, 2018 of West Seneca, NY. Beloved husband of Tamiyo (nee Ogura). Dear brother of Donna (Alwin) Baldauf, Mary (late Carl) Laska and the late Ethel (late William), Kenneth (Winnifred), Donald (Frances), Charles Peterson and Delores (Julius) Hollub. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4-8 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME 3855 Seneca Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM at St. John Vianney Church. Please assemble at the church. Internment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.hoyfuneralhome.com