William H. (Bill) Winans Jr. of Norwich, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
He was born in Amsterdam, NY on October 26, 1946 to William Winans Sr. and the late Anne (Gladd) Winans. Bill graduated from Bryant College in Rhode Island with a degree in Business Administration in 1970 after which he spent 12 years managing the Winans Men’s Shop in Norwich from 1974-1986. He then worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Utica from 1988-2001. Most recently, Bill had been a bus driver for the Norwich City School District and Oneonta Public Transit.
Bill was very active in the community including being a long-time member of the Lions Club, a past president for the Norwich Marching Band Parents, and a member of the school board. He was also an avid golfer. Bill was very active in his children's lives and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his large family.
He is survived by his wife Kathy Winans, his father William Winans Sr., his children Melinda (Edward) Spiegel, Natalie Winans (Jamie Slater), Joel Winans (Katt Cassata), Liza Winans (fiance Larry VonHoltz Jr.), their mother Diane Natale and his grandchildren Miles, Cole, Samuel, Trey, Sydney and Madison. He is also survived by his step-children, Martha (Jason) Hall, Dale (Dawn) McCall, Herbert (Terri) McCall, Carrie (Tom) Hodge, his sisters’ in law Donna (Ralph) Amatuccio and Stephanie (David) Wright; his brother in law Richard Mondore as well as 22 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren.
Calling hours for Bill will be at the Wilson Funeral Home in Norwich on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from noon – 3 p.m. with a memorial service to immediately follow. The Lions Club would like to invite everyone to come to honor Bill at the Lutheran Church in Norwich following the memorial service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Department of Ophthalmology Center for Vision Research 550 Harrison St. Suite L Syracuse, NY 13202.
Words of comfort for the family may be left for the family by visiting the Wilson Funeral Home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.