William J. "Bill" Bertoldi

April 21, 1939 - December 12, 2016

William J. “Bill” Bertoldi, 77, of Greenhurst, N.Y., passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled Nursing. Bill was born April 21, 1939 in Ossing, N.Y., the son of the late William and Mabel Cadiera Bertoldi. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam Era. He was employed through the civil service as a cabinet maker for the Northern Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He enjoyed Tai chi and riding his bike around the Chautauqua Lake. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed building his own projects such as: doors, gates and garages. He made his own furniture for his home. When he was younger he won an award for a photograph he had taken. Bill’s true passion was playing his harmonica and singing tenor. He was very proud of making his own dream come true by becoming a great harmonica player. He met his wife at the Episcopal Church where she was the music director. Music was very much an important part of their marriage. Anne loved listening to him play his harmonica and listening to him sing with his tenor voice. In addition to his wife Anne, whom he married April 27, 1991, he is survived by three stepdaughters, Julie Milliken of North Olmstead, OH, Amy Jo Hochschild of Middlefield, OH and Rachel Schrader of Stoneridge, N.Y., one stepson, Joseph Ronyak of Orville, OH; seven grandchildren, Adam Burger, Conrad Schumaker, Sabrina Schumaker, Amanda Vinecourt, John Vinecourt, Anthony Savino and Noah Schrader. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, George Bertoldi. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 28th at 4:00 PM in the Great Room at Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled Nursing, 3023 Route 430, Greenhurst, NY. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, NY. To light a candle or to send condolences to Bill’s family please visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com