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 William
“Billy” H. Beschel, 62, of Brownstown, PA, passed away on
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in Stone Harbor, NJ, while surrounded
by his family. Born in Astoria, NY, he was the son of the late
William H. and Helen (Dospoy) Beschel. Billy was the loving
husband and best friend of Suzanne Mersky-Beschel for 25 years.
Billy retired
as a police officer from the New York City Police Department.
After retirement, he spent many years as a partner in several car
dealerships. He enjoyed sailing, boating, and any type of water
sport. He was very fond of the beach and loved spending time at
the family vacation home in Stone Harbor, NJ. Billy will always
be remembered as witty, funny, and a great storyteller to his
family and many friends.
Surviving in
addition to his wife, Suzanne, is a son, Jared Beschel, husband of
Alexandra, of Manhasset, NY; a brother, Barry Beschel of Florida;
a sister, JoAnn Beschel of New York. Billy was the proud
grandfather of three grandchildren: Jared, Michael, and Tyler
Beschel. Other loving family members include: Edward (Doc) and
Orpha Mersky, Bill and Dianne Mersky-Martin, Steve and Heather
Mersky, David Mersky, a niece (Lori) and three nephews (Tony, Ben,
and Dylan).
A Funeral
Service will be held on Monday, August 15, 2011 at the Charles F.
Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA
17543 at 10 AM with Father Michael Culkin as Celebrant. A
visitation will take place on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at the
funeral home from 3-6 PM and again on Monday from 9-10 AM. In
lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Billy’s memory to
the New York City Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association: Widow’s &
Children Fund, 125 Broad Street, 11th Floor, New York,
NY 10004 or
www.nycpba.org/fund/index.html for police officers killed in
the line of duty. To send online condolences, please visit
SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home &
Crematory 717-560-5100 |
