I got to know Bill because Dot thought we would really hit it off. This was around 1980. He came to the Teepee and we had a nice meal together and became good friends. I would see him whenever I visited my parents who also lived on the lake. We maintained our friendship even after they no longer had the house. We took one memorable sailing trip with my son Jake, who was then around 5. Despite the forecast of a thunderstorm, we took off, with Bill assuring me it wouldn't be a problem. Well, the storm was a big one and we were right in the middle of it. He had me steer the boat as he secured the sails, etc. My heart was in my mouth, thinking that my then wife would kill me if anything happened to Jake. But we made it through and spent the night moored outside of Block Island. The rest of the trip was uneventful, as we sailed along the Connecticut shore and spent a couple of nights there. The last time I saw Bill, he and Janet came to visit Jane and me, and I arranged for us to go to Arrowhead, Herman Melville's house while writing Moby Dick. Bill was a big Melville fan and we all enjoyed our outing on a warm summer day to the house in Pittsfield, MA. I'm sorry we never made it down to Mexico to visit him. The service reminded me of the times we had shared. He was a good friend and I miss him.

After first getting to know Bill through his mother’s eyes, I met him when we worked together on our local Unitarian’s first fundraiser.  Bill’s enthusiasm and suggestions were invaluable.  The third member of our team was a fellow sailor which led to digressions and much laughter.  He also developed into a graceful waiter at that and subsequent events!

To a wonderful classmate, sailor and friend.

Bill was a dear friend. We met over 20 years ago and shared  common interests in our community and in sailing. Early in our friendship, Bill gave me a book, "First Your Have to Row a Little Boat." The author, a lifelong sailor, described what sailing meant to him and how it has shaped and guided his journey through life. I have read it and re-read it many times for many reasons. Each time I read it, however, I think of Bill. One quote from the book captures Bill for me, "I know my fate. One day I will die. The only matter of consequence is what will I do with my allotted time. Will I stand safely at the shore or will I raise my sail and dash and dart before the wind." Bill was a sailor. My friendship with him made me a better sailor, a better person. My deep condolences to his family and to his many friends,

Our condolences to Bill's family. 

Bill was our fun-loving friend and next-door neighbor to the west for about forty years, always ready for a chat across the wide strip of wilderness that separated our properties in Southampton. 

Our daughter Anja still remembers that gorgeous summer day when Bill, courageously, handed over the wheel of his boat and let her sail across Peconic Bay. It was an unforgettable confidence-building experience for her. Which was very much what Bill intended.

 

Bill & Bunny, Neil & Carole, and Grandma Bess

I had the privilege of working for Bill for more than 20 years. He was such a wonderful and kind man. Wishing his family strength and comfort in this difficult time. 

I had the privilege of working with Bill at Bronx Legal Services. He was a great lawyer, a wonderful colleague, and a terrific person. -- Mike Fahey

Sorry to learn of his passing, we were classmates at Middlebury, adversaries in NYC Family Court and friends over the years.

Bill was a worthy colleague at the bar and we had one case which I won below and he at the highest court.  We shared a mutual admiration for Judge Seagal and stayed somewhat in touch over the past few years. 

Our European Tour — with Bill

Sheltering from the wind

— with Ken Walker, Bill and Bob Hartley

Oct. sailing

Sonya’s Bat Mitzvah

Greeting us with a favorite cake after our adoption in Russia

Bill feeding the birds

Bill and Janet at the bird sanctuary

Bill and David Bragin, old friends

Bill was an early friend in the 70's when we were neighbors and our children played together. My sympathy to his family and all who loved him.                      

Grandpa and Than - Cayman

Grandpa and Mia - big catch

Bill's "This I believe" presentation  from UU San Miguel ( 2022?)