William V. Mullaney

February 5, 1940 - December 28, 2015

William (Bill) Mullaney age 75 years of Freehold, NY passed away December 28, 2015 at The Albany Medical Center. Bill was born on February 5, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY, and was the son of late Rose and William Mullaney. After graduating high school, Bill enlisted in the army from 1957 - 1960 and was stationed in France. During this period he married the love of his life Johanna (JoAnn) Winklhofer. Bill went on the Carpenter trade school and became a Master Carpenter. In 1970 Bill moved his family to Freehold NY. He was employed by the Carpenter Local Union 291 and then by the Cairo Durham School District. He was also active in the Elks Lodge in Catskill and was the Exalted Ruler Catskill #1341 in 1986. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Bill was predeceased by his mother and father and his wife JoAnn. Surviving siblings are Louis Mullaney, DeeDee Hartman, JoAnn Banks and Gail Kennedy, as well as his daughters Susan Kusminsky ( her significant other Robert Hoffman) and Debra (Armstrong) Mullaney, Grandchildren Dakota Armstrong,wife Brittny and son Brayden, Hunter Armstrong, Eric Kusminsky and Lisa Kusminsky. Bill is also leaving his canine companion JJ. Calling hours will be held on Saturday January 2, 2016 from 3pm - 7pm at Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, NY with funeral services to be held at 6pm with Pastor Steven officiating. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at Bavarion Manor, Purling, immediately following, Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeiinc.net. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to the Alzheimers fund.