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William Froehlich Obituary

Froehlich, William A. Jr. WATERVLIET William A. "Billy" Froehlich Jr., 58, passed away at home on April 25, 2018. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late William A. and Joanne R. Forbes Froehlich and was the fiance of Joann M. McGrail. Billy is also survived by his sister, Pamela R. (Anthony) Close and his beloved aunt, Karen Barthelmas Family and friends are invited to visit with Billy's family on Tuesday, May 1, from 9-10:45 a.m. at the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home, LLC, 1855 12th Ave. Watervliet. There will be a brief prayer service at 10:45 a.m. followed by burial with Military Honors in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the USS Slater restoration fund, ussslater.org would be appreciated.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Apr. 29, 2018.

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Mike Bliven

April 30, 2018

The memories are etched in my mind forever ! Playing baseball , riding our bikes all over or just hanging out having some laughs ! You will be truly missed cuz ! Love, cousin Mikey

suzanne barthelmas

April 30, 2018

So sad to hear of Billy's passing. He was a great guy. Funny always laughing. Taken way to soon.

April 30, 2018

Our memories will be etched in my mind forever ! Playing baseball , riding bikes or just hanging out having some laughs ! You will be truly missed REST IN PEACE CUZ ! LOVE, COUSIN MIKEY

jack allison

April 30, 2018

So sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Never forgot the card games in the Bliven's cellar. About 45 years ago. Also going down to city alley on 1st street. Rest in peace Billy..

Jack Allison

April 30, 2018

So sorry to hear that Billy passed.I remember playing cards back 45 years ago in the cellar on 1st street. Also hanging at city alley on 1st street. Was a very polite and good person..

arnold

April 30, 2018

Pam & family, Very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. The memories of Billy especially the ones on Third Street will be forever in our heart. May the memories you have of Billy help you through this difficult time and every day after. God Bless, Jerry, Tina & Family

John Bailey

April 30, 2018

God bless you Cousin Billy, rest in peace

Sabrina Bibbs (Bennekin)

April 30, 2018

Joanne, so sorry for your loss. My brothers and I grew up with Billy on Third Street.

Robyn Gregg

April 30, 2018

Aunt Joann,

I'm truly sorry for your loss and the pain that you're feeling. Your faith will help you through your time of sorrow and your strength will allow you to overcome any feelings of hopelessness. Be good to yourself! With Love,

April 30, 2018

Pam I'm sorry to hear about billy we grow up together on 3rd st went to the same school, very sad & sorry Vince Szemplinski

Teri Sickles

April 29, 2018

Dear Pam, so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. My sincere condolences to you and family. God bless.

Teri Sickles

April 29, 2018

Dear Joann, I was so saddened to hear of Billy's passing. Shocked more like it. But glad that I did get to see you guys last week for a bit. My sincere condolences to you and his family. I'll be here for you. Just a call away. Rest in peace Billy.

George B

April 29, 2018

Gone to soon cuz... God bless you

Cindy Pullman

April 29, 2018

Joann and Pam, so sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prayers.

Joan Bailey

April 29, 2018

My Dear Cousin Billy,cant believe your gone i will forever miss you. You are now with your mom and dad who im sure were their to greet you with open arms. I will always hold my memories of us growing up all the fun times on Third st. You had such a beautiful smile. My cousin you will be greatly missed by all who new you. Rest in peace.I love you. Hearts are broken. Sis

Louis Bliven &Family

April 29, 2018

May God Rest Your Soul Cousin Billy Rest In Peace I'll Cherish The Memories For Ever!!! We Worked Together at Davies Office Refurbishing & We Talked &Laughed on Lunch Hour You Will Always Remain in My Heart Till We Meet Again!!! God Bless You & All

April 29, 2018

MY DEAR HANDSOME NEPHEW BILLY WAITING FOR YOUR CALL..I KNOW IT IS NOT COMING GOD HAD ANOTHER PLAN FOR YOU AND IT WAS WITH HIM NO MORE PAIN OR SICKNESS..JOY AND HAPPINESS REUNITED WITH MY SISTER YOUR MOM AND YOUR DAD AND ALL MY FAMILY YOUR GRANDPARENTS THERE GAIN I WILL FOREVER MISS YOU AND YOUR SMILE THAT YOU ALWAYS GREETED ME WITH AND ESPECIALLY YOUR LOVE YOU HAVE WARMED ME WITH ON MY SADDEST DAYS...MY LOVE FOREVER AUNT KAREN

April 29, 2018

My NEPHEW BILLY. WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS MY FEELINGS OF LOSS..WE NEEDED EACH OTHER AND YOU HAVE HELPED ME SO MUCH ON SADDEST DAYS OF MY DEPRESSION FROM MY LOSSES OUR LOSSES. NOW OUR CALLS WILL END AND I AM WAITING FOR MY CELL TO SAY BILLY N JOANNS HOUSE..TODAY DEAR HANDSOME BILLY THE SUNDAY STORE ADS ARE HERE AND THE BEST GROCERY BUYS ARE WAITING FOR THE CHECKING FROM YOU TO ME AND THEN YOUR CALL FOR OUR SUNDAY MEAT BUYS..INSTEAD I AM WRITING THIS AND READING YOUR OBITUARY YET I KNOW YOU ARE HAPPY WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD AND MY FAMILY THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE YOU IN A PARTY OF LOVE AND REUNION..I WILL MISS U BILLY AND LOVE YOU FOREVER AUNT KAREN

Holly DiTonno

April 29, 2018

Pam it's been a very long time... sorry for your loss. Holly & Phil DiTonno

April 29, 2018

My cousin,
A sad day for me to her your passing.I live in ct see my relatives yearly.I will miss you.Last time i seen you was at my fathers funeral.Well You you see your dad and your mom and my father uncle ed.God bless you . EDWARD J FROEHLICH JR.

April 29, 2018

My dear nephew BILLY WORDS CAN NOT EXPLAIN MY FEELINGS OR LOSS..I WILL MISS YOUR CALLS AND OUR VISITS PLANNED AND NOT PLANNED. MOST OF ALL THE JOY THEY BROUGHT ME WHEN I WAS DRPRESSED. NOW YOU HAVE LEFT ME AND IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME MORE SADNESS.I KNOW YOU ARE HAPPY WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD AND ALL MY FAMILY THEY HAVE YOU NOW..MY LOVE FOR YOU AND THEM AS WELL OF COURSE IS FOREVER..YOU KNOW THAT...BILLY TODAY WE WOULD BE TALKING ON THE PHONE AS ALWAYS AND YOU TELLING ME THE GROCERY SALES THAT WERE THE BEST DEALS..I READ THEM TO YOU TODAY AND I KNOW YOU WERE LISTENING.. BE HAPPY NOW BILLY AND KEEP THAT SMILE I LOVE TO SEE...YOUR AUNT KAREN

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