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William H. (Bill) Teehan, 90, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly at home Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.
Bill was born in Roscoe on Feb. 15, 1933, the son of the late Harry and Grace (Kelly) Teehan. He was one of nine children. He was predeceased by his siblings, Jerry, Dick, Paul, Eddie, David, and Beverly Sines. He was also predeceased by his only son, Michael Teehan.
Bill is survived by his wife of 69 years Joyce (Hodge), daughters Kathy Teehan and Cindy (Ted) Hitt, grandchildren Crystal Moore, Shannon Hitt (Davey Cronk), and Ian Tokash; great-grandchildren Brody and Malena Moore, Gracelyn and Quinnlyn Cronk. Bill is survived by his brother Robert (Kathleen) Teehan and sister Linda (Frank) Huyck, and several nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Bill served in the Air Force from 1949 - 1953 during the Korean War. He also served in the National Guard. He worked a variety of jobs including Breakstones, Scintilla, and the Walton Reporter. He studied mechanical engineering in Buffalo and was a mechanic at the Amico Station in the 70s. He and his wife Joyce spent their winter retirement years in Venice, Fla. There he made many friends, played tennis several times a week, volunteered to ring the bell for the Salvation Army, and rode his old bicycle several miles every day.
Bill played baseball in his younger years and enjoyed sporting events. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He attended games in Buffalo with his family in the teams’ glory years. He also enjoyed gardening, picking berries, and bird watching. Bill was very generous to his family. Bill drove through town almost every day to see the goings on in town and the deals at the dollar store. Bill kept himself informed of current events in the country and the world. He enjoyed country music, live banjo music, Lawrence Welk, old western shows, British sitcoms, and Seinfeld. He had a great sense of humor.
Bill will be dearly missed by his family.
A graveside service will be held in the spring - May 2024.
The family is in the care of Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting www.courtneyfh.com
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or the Walton Fire Department, 59 West Street, Walton, NY 13856.
