Mr. William McDonald

November 5, 1937 - November 18, 2014

Mr. William McDonald, 77, of Cortland, passed away, Tuesday November 18, 2014 at his home. Born, November 5, 1937 in Cortland, Bill was the son of Robert and Margaret Hall McDonald and was a Cortland resident his entire life. Bill had retired from Smith-Corona in Cortland where he was employed as an engineer for many years. He is survived by two sons, Robert (Leslie) McDonald of Cortland and William (Dee-Dee) McDonald of Gilroy, California, a sister, Pat (Joe) Mink of Elmira and four grandchildren, Tianna, Kelly-Lyn, Amanda and William Jr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara McDonald in 2010 . Funeral services and burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, will be private and at the convenience of family. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y. www.riccardifuneralhome.com