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William H. “Bill” Allen, Jr.

January 31, 2017 By Hans Funeral Home 15 Condolences

William

VOORHEESVILLE – William H. “Bill” Allen, Jr., 90, of Voorheesville, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland.  Bill was born in Albany, the son of the late William H. Allen, Sr. and Helen Huth Allen.  He lived in the area all his life.  He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy Class of 1944, and served in the U.S Navy during World War II aboard the USS Columbus.  Bill was a 1950 graduate of Siena College, and entered the family business Allen Carpet Cleaning where he was employed for many years.  He also operated a carpet sales showroom on Central Avenue in Albany.  After his retirement from the carpet business, he was employed by the New York State Lottery as an auditor.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and also served for many years on the Albany Port Commission, including service as Chairman of the Commission.  Bill was a very talented and accomplished baseball player.  He also loved the game of golf which he enjoyed all his life, and he was a devoted fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants.

Bill was predeceased by his wife Mary Joan Reilly Allen in 1985, and by his wife Alice Marie Wilson Allen in 2012.  He is survived by his sons William H. Allen, III of Albany, John Allen (Cynthia) of Voorheesville, James Allen (Janet) of Union, KY, Thomas Allen of Denver, CO, Robert Allen (Kathleen) of Wilmington, MA, and Terrance Allen (Lisa) of Wake Forest, NC; his grandchildren James, Gregory, Shane, Morgan, and Brittany Allen; and his great granddaughter Kali Allen.  He was also predeceased by his sister Jane C. Allen Gobel, his grandson Justin, and his great granddaughter Aryanna.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10:00 am in the Parish of Mater Christi, Hurst Ave. & Hopewell St., Albany.  Relatives and friends are invited.  There will be no calling hours.  Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany,

40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203.  To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.

Click here to view Bill’s resting place (within about 15 feet) in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY 12204.

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Condolence Messages

  1. Ashley Petrosky

    January 31, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    I am very sorry for your loss Bob. Thinking of you and your family.

  2. John Titus

    January 31, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    Our condolences and heartfelt sympathies to you and the family. As a fellow Navy Veteran, we wish all fallen shipmates and especially your Dad that they have “fair winds and following seas” in heaven. May God bless your family… thanks to your father and family for your service to our great country.

  3. Paul Maag

    February 1, 2017 at 6:44 am

    Bob, so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.

  4. Udom Smith Udom

    February 1, 2017 at 6:53 am

    Bob and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and the family. Peace.

  5. Bob DiMauro

    February 1, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Bob, so sorry for your loss. Thank you to your Dad for his service to our great country, rest easy.
    Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

  6. Suzanne Reilley Hechemy

    February 1, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    To all the Allen men and their wives and loved ones, I send heartfelt sympathy. Bill was a fine man and always gracious and kind during the time I knew him. I am very sorry for your loss.

  7. Christine Bond

    February 1, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    I’m so sorry Bob, Kathy and family. He must have been a very special man to have raised a son like you.

    Chris & Gordie

  8. James F. Savoy

    February 2, 2017 at 4:16 am

    Bob,
    I’m very sorry to hear of you and your family’s loss. Sounds like he was a wonderful man. May God bless him and your family.
    Sincerely, Jim Savoy.

  9. Tracy Dechaine

    February 2, 2017 at 5:28 am

    My deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers

  10. Alice and Jack Evers

    February 2, 2017 at 8:20 am

    Many fond memories of our neighborhood and the Allen boys and “Daddy Allen”. Cocktails at 5, Terry finding the puppy we adopted, party the boys had when mom and dad were on a cruise and Uncle Freddy stories. Bill certainly had a long and fulfilling life. Rest In Peace! The Evers

  11. Frank Torres

    February 2, 2017 at 8:40 am

    My deepest condolences for you and your family.
    Your father is in my prayers

  12. Nicole Horan

    February 3, 2017 at 8:14 am

    Bob,

    I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

    Kind regards,
    Nicole Horan

  13. Fitzpatrick Hagan

    February 3, 2017 at 10:29 am

    Bob/Kathy – Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of you father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the Allen family.

    Best — Fitz

  14. Kevin Buniewski

    February 3, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    “The nation that forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.”

    Thank you William, for your sacrifice and service.

    Bob – Our prayers go out to you and your family with pure sincerity.

  15. Ken MacShane

    February 6, 2017 at 4:54 am

    Bob , Sorry for your loss Our prayers go out to you and your family . Sincerely Ken MacShane

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