Fairport: December 24, 2016, at the age of 87. William is predeceased by wife, Joan; his parents Harold and Gertrude (Hanlon) Emling and brother Robert Emling. Survived by his children, William (Jean) Emling, and Mary Pat (Lawrence) Fenity; 5 grandchildren, Brian, Patrick (Jennifer), Jennifer, Colleen (Eric) and Robert; 2 great-grandchildren, William and Felix; sister-in-laws Jean (Thomas) Peterson and Beverly Mullen; nieces, nephews & cousins.
Bill was very devoted to his family, his church and helping others. He was a faithful member the Church of the Assumption, Knights of Columbus and the Fairport Lions Club. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Bill graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Gannon College, with a degree in Business. Bill is a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean Conflict. Upon his return from Korea, Bill took over the family business – Emling’s Cleaners and Dyers for several years; until beginning his career with Kraft Foods. With Kraft, Bill was an Account Representative, first in Erie; then moving to Rochester in 1970 with primary responsibility for Wegmans Grocery Stores.
After retiring in 1991, Bill and Joan enjoyed many years of boating on the Finger Lakes, and volunteering with Meals on Wheels. Bill was very proud of his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Calling hours, Thursday, 4-7 PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, (Egypt location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd., Fairport. Funeral Mass, Friday, 2 PM at Church of the Assumption, 20 East Ave., Fairport, NY 14450. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to The Church of the Assumption or Sisters Care at the Sisters of St. Joseph, 150 French Rd., Rochester, NY 14618.
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3 responses to “Emling, William John”
Hi Mary Pat and family. I’m so very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. i don’t see you on Facebook so I thought I would share the link to the FHS’77 page so that you could read the messages. The best to you and yours, Mike Tetlow (just highlight the link and scroll down). linkhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/224287117632587/1282640598463895/?notif_t=group_activity¬if_id=1482895004908873.
My name is Sheila Briggs. I came to know both your Mom and Dad because of my Father. Your parents – through The Church of Assumption – would come and visit with my Dad. Sometimes they would go for a ride, sometimes they got an ice cream and sometimes your Mom brought over cookies or sometimes they just called. I am so grateful to them for the love they showed to my Dad. Your parents were very special.
Thankyou Mary for letting me know about your Dad. The short time I spent with him at his home was a great experience for me. He was so kind to me and I enjoyed being in his presense, though it was brief. I could tell by how he talked about you, your brother and the family he loved you all so much and was so proud of all of you. I certainly considered it an honor and a privledge to know your Dad. I am sure he is now with your Mother and with his Savior and Lord. Thanks for letting me be a part of your Dad’s life. It was a joy to assist him and just be his friend! God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.