William J. Dekar

William J. Dekar, 86, passed away February 7, 2021.  He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Dekar, his Brother & Sister-In-law, Joseph & Loretta Dekar, Sister & Brother-In-Law, Margaret & Riccardo Girello and Mother-in-law; Amelia Bednar.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Amelia Dekar and his devoted children; David (KrisAnn Kvassay), Debbie (Julia Basile), Donna (Jeff Woolever);  his adoring grandson; Joseph Davie (Alicia Gleckler), and Sister-in-laws; Joyce Plocinski and Judith Orzel, and many nieces & nephews.

Bill was a long-time faithful member of the St.Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton, NY.

Bill worked as a draftsman for most of his career at Valley Design, then a Drafting Manager at Sheltered Workshop, Then the latter part of his career he was the Code Enforcement Officer for Johnson City.

Bill was many things to his family, a devoted caregiver, loving husband, dedicated father and the best grandfather anyone could have.  He was always there for each of us.

But most of all, he was a proud father; coaching his son’s JC little league team, coaching his daughters JC Bobcats softball teams. And he was the biggest fan at all of his grandsons Seton HS Hockey games.

He was an avid Yankee fan & Binghamton Senator Hockey fan.  He enjoyed playing/watching golf, playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, gambling at Tioga Downs and going to buffets. He loved his coupons and shopping for the best price items. 

Due to current circumstances there was a private service held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton, NY.

The family has asked for any memorial donations to be made to the Mercy House of the Southern Tier, 212 North McKinley Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760 in memory of William J. Dekar. 

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