Gates – Entered into his heavenly home after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at age 78. Predeceased by his parents, Charles and Wilma; and brother Charles. Survived by his wife, Karen; children, Wendy Bovee, Yvonne Bovee, Amanda (Sam)Duritza, Alyssa (Roberto) Stolfa and John Tarricone; grandchildren, William, Sara, Nicholas, Joelle, Earl, Brigette, Finley and Elia; great-grandchildren, Joey, Liam and Jayden; sister, Charlene (Keith) Lewis; several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home Thursday 4-7PM. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at New Testament Christian Church, 349 North Ave. Rochester, NY 14626 on Friday 11AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lipson Cancer Center or Hildebrandt Hospice. For more information please visit www.beanandsonsfuneralhome.com.
