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, 11 ^th 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