Association of Former New York State Troopers - Batavia Chapter
  • Home
  • Who We Are
  • Events
  • In Memorial
  • Photos
  • Members
  • Get In Touch
  • Home
  • Who We Are
  • Events
  • In Memorial
  • Photos
  • Members
  • Get In Touch
BATAVIA CHAPTER

ASSOCIATION OF FORMER NEW YORK STATE TROOPERS

Final Patrol: Trooper William J. Best Jr

6/14/2022

0 Comments

 
 It is with deep regret that Major Richard J. O’Brien announces the passing of retired member, Trooper William J. Best Jr, on June 8, 2022 at the age of 83. Trooper Best entered Division service on 01/02/62 and served 20 years retiring in 1982. Trooper Best was last assigned to Troop G, SP South Glens Falls.
 Arrangements are as follows:
 CALLING HOURS:
Monday, June 13, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home
407 Bay Rd Queensbury, NY
 FUNERAL: (Graveside Service)
Glens Falls Cemetery
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
1:00 PM
Glens Falls Cemetery
38 Ogden St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
 https://www.sbfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-Best-7/#!/Obituary
Obituary for William Joseph Best Jr
William Joseph Best Jr.
March 11, 1939 – June 8, 2022
Glens Falls
William Joseph Best Jr., 83, of Glens Falls, passed away, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, comfortably in his sleep at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born March 11, 1939 in Kingston, NY, he was the youngest of two of the late William J and Ruth (Howard) Best Sr.
Bill was a United States Marine, a New York State Trooper, Truck dispatcher and Crossing Guard for the City of Glens Falls.
He loved time with his family, sports, playing cards and listening to music.
In addition to his parents and sister, Ruth and Bob Ghear of Kingston, he was predeceased by his daughter, Kimberly A. Best and his son-in-law, Adolphus (Dolph) Thorne.
Bill is survived by his children, Tammy and John Oligny, Faith Thorne and Billy and Karla Best. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren.
Family and friends may call from 5:00- 7:00 PM on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury.
Burial with a graveside service will be at the Glens Falls Cemetery, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 1:00PM.
Flowers are welcome but at the family’s request, donations may be made to the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, 126 South Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
A special thanks to all the loving professionals who took great care of William over the years.
Picture
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Latest messages

    We try to keep up to date but...

    Archives

    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    November 2020
    October 2020
    June 2020

    Categories

    All


    Gray Rider Newsletter

    gray_rider_vol_lxxi_no_i_february_2022_-_may_2022.pdf
    File Size: 5732 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    39766_gray_rider_oct-jan_2022_rev__lr__1_.pdf
    File Size: 8159 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File


    Monthly Minutes

    batavia_chapter_minutes_2_16_2022.pdf
    File Size: 83 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    batavia_chapter_minutes_3_16_2022.pdf
    File Size: 77 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    batavia_chapter_minutes_4_20_2022.pdf
    File Size: 81 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File


    Association of Former New York State Troopers Inc.

    Click here for website

    Picture
    Get license plates here

    Picture
    Click here for website

    Picture
    Click here for website
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.