William (Bill) Joseph McManus, 87 of Vestal, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Cancer. Bill is predeceased by his parents Edwin and Doris McManus, his brothers Matthew McManus, Joseph McManus, Jerome McManus, Donald McManus and David McManus, sisters Sharon Mang and Marcella Fiorelli, brothers-in-laws Michael Fiorelli, William Kostun, his beloved daughter Kelley Potter and the love of his life Patricia Pelshaw. He is survived by his daughters Marybeth (John) Perrino, Colleen (David) Collison, Amy Palmer (Kyle), son Bill (Diane) McManus and son-in-law Francis Potter. Bill is survived by 10 Grandchildren: Nicholas (Julianne) Perrino, Daniel (Katelyn) Perrino, Amanda (Ken) Wilber, Vincent Perrino, Ryan McManus, Colin McManus, Shannon McManus, Sydney Potter, Patrick Palmer and Sarah Collison; four Great Grandchildren: Ava Wilber, Charlotte Wilber, Kylo Perrino and Vivienne Perrino. Bill is survived by brothers Mike (Terri) McManus, James (Linda) McManus; sisters Joanne (Richard) Nolan, Helen Kostun, Kathleen (Charles) Porter, sisters-in-law Patricia McManus and Kathleen McManus, and brother-in-law Robert Mang. Bill also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and a special friend MaryBeth Blakeley and her family.
Bill had an insatiable passion for family, friends and life in general. He looked forward to many gatherings with his siblings, especially Thursday brunches at the Broadway diner, which were always filled with love, laughter and plenty of shenanigans.
He lived for time with his children and their families. Sunday dinners, holidays, countless celebrations, trips to Lancaster, Pa and Skaneateles Lake being some of his favorites. Sharing in the endless family traditions was a MUST in his book.
His grandchildren and great grandchildren brought him tremendous joy and his devotion was immeasurable. He could be found at most every sporting event, concert, play and scouting event.
He served in the US Army and retired from IBM after 37 years working as a Programmer/Analyst. Golf was his passion, whether watching it on TV, playing with his family or his best buddy Joe Kody which was always followed by a ‘good cigar and a beer’.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St Vincent De Paul church, Vestal, at 10:30am on Tuesday March 15, 2022. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY or The Leukemia / Cancer Societies. The family would like to thank the Lourdes Oncology and Infusion teams, as well as the caring staff on 1Ross at Lourdes Hospital. A heartfelt thank you to Dr Jonathan Kloss, Carrieanne, Stephen and Angel.