William Golden

William T. Golden of Liberty, NY, a retired counter salesman for Liberty Lumber, Liberty, NY and a long time area resident, died Friday, November 30, 2012 at his home. He was 71.

The son of the late William R. and Catherine Gillen Golden, he was born May 8, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY.

William was a communicant of St. George's Roman Catholic Church and a former member of the church choir; he was an avid bowler; and he was a carrier for homing pigeons.

Survivors include his wife, Dolores C. Eichner Golden, at home; four daughters, Deborah Votee and her companion Miriam Feliciano of Youngsville, NY, Maureen Johnson and her husband James of Liberty, NY, Jeanne Melchick and her husband John of Youngsville, NY, and Michele Lewis and her husband Jim of Muskegon, MI; one son, Thomas Votee of Liberty, NY; one brother, Richard Golden and his wife Michela of Pinebrook, NJ; four sisters, Katherine Panacrese of New Rochelle, NY, Mary Socci and her husband Michael of Kearny, NJ, Barbara McGinn and her husband George of Holbrook, NY, and Jane Hauser of Bronx, NY; his grandchildren, Daniel, JR, Devin, Andrew, John, Austin, Miriam, Ryan, Cody, Brett, and Keather; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, James and John.

Visitation will be Monday, December 3, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Harris Funeral Home West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 11 AM in St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Youngsville, NY.

Private burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Youngsville, NY.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home West Street at Buckley, Liberty, NY. 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 www.Harris-FH.com