Birth date: Jun 2, 1925 Death date: Feb 22, 2015
William (Bill) passed away on February 22, 2015 at his home in Ft Myers, Florida surrounded by his devoted wife Ethel and caring daughter Kathy. He was 89 years young. He leaves behind his best friend and wife of 64 years, Ethel E Read Obituary
Thank you all for your kind words. We have a huge hole in our hearts. Such a wonderful man. RIP Maverick Sailor!!
Thanks Roxane. I remember Declan being afraid of the fireworks. Such wonderful memories. Thanks for caring.
Thanks sis for sharing photos. Liz
Thanks for posting. Your were great neighbors and a comfort when we couldn't be there. Liz
Thanks Joe. Such detail. Dad would have loved that. Liz
Debbie and I met Bill and Ethel at a New Year's Eve party at Rick and Liz Covert's home in St. Croix. The next day we returned to the Covert's to watch Auburn vs. Penn State in a bowl game. Ethel, sporting a cast, would start pacing around whenever Auburn made a good play. If I remember correctly, Penn State prevailed in the end. Meanwhile Bill and I were conversing about football when he mentioned he had Penn State season tickets and ask if Debbie and I would like to attend a game in the fall. I didn't hesitate and immediately accepted. I'm assuming he was serious and not just being nice. He pulled a card out of his wallet that had the fall schedule and ask me to pick a game. Not to take advantage and select a big game, say Michigan, etc., I picked the Louisville game. So it was, that fall Bill picked us up at the Baltimore airport and drove us to their lakefront home in Pennsylvania. That afternoon we cruised the lake in their pontoon boat. That night we watched Vanderbilt obtain a "moral victory" on TV by not being blown out by Notre Dame. I made a batch of gumbo for tailgating at the Penn State game the next day. The last day they took us to the Gettysburg battlefield. All in all it was a grand trip. What a fun couple Bill and Ethel were. It's easy to see how Liz leaned to be a great host and entertainer. I think of Bill and Ethel fondly often, especially during football season. Peace be with you, Joe Cummings
Bill and Ethel were are neighbors for many years on Sanibel really missed them both. I used to love to go next door and visit after a day at work. And Bill would always have a interesting story to tell me as he and Ethel would hold hands on the sofa. Bill will be truly missed a wonderful man. Thought are with his wonderful wife Ethel and his daughters and grandchildren.Diane and Carmine
Things will be better in Heaven, That's for sure!!! So long my long time Naval Buddy Bill Pink…I re read your "Maverick Ssailor" over the week end to once again connect with our past!!!May God rest your Soul my friend!!! My best to the family…Seems only yesterday that I attended Bill and Ethels wedding in London…Ur old pal…Ed Vaughan
Ethel, Liz and Family,We have so many wonderful memories of time spent with Bill and Ethel over the years. What a special family! We had great times while they were in St. Croix visiting Rick and Liz. And we will never forget the trip to PA and the Penn State game! What a host he was and we loved his stories! Bill had a life and family to be so proud of. Thinking of you all. Much Love,Debbie Cummings
We also mourn the loss of a wonderful man. Lots of love to Liz, Rick, Ethel, and the whole family. Thinking of you all, Alison, Joe, Lora, and Ray Rini
