Tribute Wall
In Memory of
William Joseph Gleason, Jr.
1957 - 2021
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Richard perkins posted a condolence
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Billy,good guy,just heard,very sorry. Perkins
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Jim Beamish posted a condolence
Monday, November 1, 2021
Reflecting on Billys life, I m not surprised at how many friends that he had. He touched so many lives! Great guy!Swallows was packed with family and friends. Gleason Family, We love you! Billy will be forever in our hearts.
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lisa kerr lit a candle
Monday, November 1, 2021
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I cannot begin to share my many memories of Billy. He taught me so much at a very young age. The love of great music (traveling with the King Snakes), the love of great company, and the love of life in general. He taught me how to play poker at Suzie's camp on the lake all those years ago! Whenever I would get the great opportunity to run into him, it was always a wonderful trip down memory lane. To all his survivors, he was a great guy and will be deeply missed by all. I truly wish I was able to come to Swallows today to share this with you all in person. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Lisa (Past) Kerr
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Suzanne Getman lit a candle
Monday, November 1, 2021
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I remember Billy as we were kids growing up in the Valley Dr neighborhood. May he rest in peace. With my deepest sympathies, Sue Getman
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Pat and Bob lit a candle
Sunday, October 31, 2021
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Suzie, Kada,Shayne,Bree We are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great friend and neighbor. The garage (The Sanctuary
Of Darkness) as he called it will not be the same. The Reverend Williams (as he called him self) will be missed terribly. R.I.P. Billy
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Maureen Gleason lit a candle
Sunday, October 31, 2021
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I was so heartbroken to hear of Billy’s passing. He was full of life & one of the kindest people I’ve ever known.
He is now with his mom & dad & my father too. I hope they are having a hell of a reunion with the Labatts cold & flowing. I send my heartfelt condolences to all the Gleason family & his children. Rest In Peace, Billy Boy
Love, your cousin Maureen (Moe)
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LINDA HANNON lit a candle
Sunday, October 31, 2021
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Larry Luttinger posted a condolence
Sunday, October 31, 2021
I'll miss Billy a lot. I enjoyed every concert that he mixed while he ran the audio Board for the Parks Department. Great ears, great patience, great outlook on life, and he strove for perfection. That's all you can ask for in anyone, and he had it all. My sympathy and condolences to his entire family.
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Katie Keough posted a condolence
Saturday, October 30, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Billy was an amazing Dad and all around wonderful man. He always had a smile and a hug for you and genuinely cared about what you had to say. I will miss him and I'm sending my love to you all.
Katie Keough
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Terry Losty posted a condolence
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Billy, I always loved running into you when I worked at Parks. You made me laugh & had that twinkle in your eye! Rest In Peace my friend & behave in heaven You will be missed. Deepest sympathy to your family
Terry Losty
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Mark Gotham posted a condolence
Saturday, October 30, 2021
My old buddy Buckwheat. RIP my friend and condolences to all your family.
Mark Gotham
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Kathy Reiss posted a condolence
Saturday, October 30, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. He was such a good friend and neighbor to my parents, Isabelle and Larry. They could always count on him if they ever needed anything. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. Rest In Peace, Billy. —Kathy Reiss
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Greg Spencer posted a condolence
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Billy was the best. Put on a lot smiles on people's faces in his lifetime. Heart broken and going to miss him.
All the best in heaven, my friend.
Greg & Sue Spencer
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Debra Sollars lit a candle
Saturday, October 30, 2021
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So sorry to hear of Billy’s passing . He was always so friendly & personable . I knew him through the Carolyn Kelly Blues band , he promised to always make my husband sound good ( her drummer) when he was behind the sound . He was a great guy , we will miss his smiling face . RIP Billy ❤️ Deb & Don Sollars
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Ruthnie A. lit a candle
Friday, October 29, 2021
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Love and condolences to Billy’s family. Billy was always fun and had great stories. All the love
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David Aitken lit a candle
Friday, October 29, 2021
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Sending thoughts and prayers to the Gleason Family. Worked with Bill at City Hall in the 1990's. Class act! Will be missed. David Aitken
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Kath Evans lit a candle
Friday, October 29, 2021
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Mark Bialczak posted a condolence
Friday, October 29, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I'll always remember spotting Billy working so hard making sure sound was as good as possible at so many Syracuse events. Mark Bialczak
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Joe Hartnett posted a condolence
Friday, October 29, 2021
To the Gleason family,
So sorry to hear of Billy’s passing, just saw him a few weeks ago. Always got a great hello from a great guy. Bull and I go back to kindergarten at Lourdes school, he will be missed!
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Joey Mahar posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, October 29, 2021
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I had the good fortune to work with Billy at Parks. Always had a smile and a good word!! RIP Billy. Joey Mahar
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Kathy Spoto posted a condolence
Friday, October 29, 2021
To the Gleason family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Billy. I had the honor of working closely with Billy for 35 years and want you to know how much we all loved him at the Parks dept. We worked many fireworks and dancing under the stars together and had a few beers together in the old dugouts at the old McArthur Stadium after the fireworks. He was the most humble and sweetest guy who would help by holding a door or loading your car. I am sending my condolences and prayers.
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Marie Pennisi posted a condolence
Friday, October 29, 2021
Sending my condolences. May memories warm your heart.
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Robert Brauchle posted a condolence
Friday, October 29, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Bob & Toni Brauchle
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Bridget Kinane lit a candle
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Bill Kinne lit a candle
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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So sorry to hear of this. Rest in Peace Billy, good man gone to soon.
Bill Kinne
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Sheila Stewart lit a candle
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Rest in Peace Cousin Billy Your Gleason cousins Sheila,Maureen, Chris, Jim and Aunt Sue
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Billie loveless lit a candle
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Joelle Dougherty posted a condolence
Thursday, October 28, 2021
To the Gleason Family,
I am so very sorry for your incredible loss. I am heartbroken to hear of Billy's passing. Billy was one of the best parts of working at Parks and Rec. Once I left parks it was always a highlight to run into him at Swallow's, festivals, parades, Clinton Square events and wherever there was a sound board.
Crank the tunes in heaven Billy Beef!
Joelle Dougherty
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Jim Flood posted a condolence
Thursday, October 28, 2021
To All: So sorry to learn of this sudden loss. Billy was a great guy from a great family with awesome parents. I’ll miss seeing him at his local watering hole. My thoughts and prayers are with friends and family. Jim Flood
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Mike Toia posted a condolence
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Gleason Family
I am saddened to learn of Billy's passing. Billy was a great ambassador for the City of Syracuse as an employee that was always a pleasure to interact with. I have very fond memories of Billy and when you left his presence you always had a good feeling and some laughs. To the Gleason family my sincere condolences. We lost a good one but heaven gained a good man that will be looking over you from afar.
Mike Toia
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Linda DeMacy lit a candle
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Linda DeMacy posted a condolence
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Shayne, Bre, Kada and the entire Gleason family,
There are no words that can express what you are all going through. Hold tight to your memories for comfort and remember how much your Dad loved you all. He will always be with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Scott Paige posted a condolence
Thursday, October 28, 2021
To John & Patty and the entire Gleason Family,
I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear about Billy! He is one of the good ones! Please do not hesitate to let me know if there is anything I can do for you and your family! My family and I will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
Scott Paige & Family
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Kristina Benjamin-Leins lit a candle
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Sarah Collins lit a candle
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Sandy Bigtree lit a candle
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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It's heartbreaking to hear of Billy's unexpected passing. My deepest condolences to his beloved family. I'll always remember his sweet and kind spirit--even when moving band equipment up that rickety ole fire escape at the Firebarn Tavern back in the 1970s. I'll always hold a warm spot in my heart for Billy.
Love, Sandy Bigtree
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Kathy Brunetta lit a candle
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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I’m so sorry to hear about Bill, he was a great guy with wonderful children, my condolences to you all.
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The Rush’s lit a candle
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Bill, it was a pleasure knowing you for decades. Thank you for each and every day !!! . Rest easy my friend...Sympathies to the entire Gleason Family...
Lar n Tom Rush
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Bill Perrine posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Gleason Family,
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss!! I had the pleasure of knowing Billy for a long time and he touched my life in so many ways! This news was devastating to read and I’ve thought about him often all these years that have passed. You could always count on a Blue in his hand and a huge smile on his face! Heaven has inherited a true Irish angel, and we have all lost an even better man! Billy was the glue and life of the Gleason family and will forever be missed! Billy, my skates will forever be dull without you! Go give heaven some hell man! <3
Lots of love!
Billy “bad-ass” Perrine
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Don Dixon posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
I was very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He was gone too soon.
Peace and love to the entire Gleason family.
Don Dixon
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Pat Driscoll posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
To Suz, Shayne, Kada, Bre and the entire Gleason family…
Needless to say, I along with many others, are heartbroken about Billy’s passing. I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Billy for (33) plus years and had the opportunity to work with him at Parks and Recreation. His talent and knowledge of sound made people sound better, whether it was on stage in a park or on the steps of City Hall. He loved
A good laugh and a cold beer, if so inclined. I am forever grateful for his friendship and being nicknamed “Rocker” based on our discussions around music or concerts.
Rest easy Billy. Heaven gained a great dude. Peace and blessings to the Gleason family.
Pat Driscoll
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Suzball, Shayne, Kada & Bre -
I am deeply sorry for your loss & love you all very much!
There are no words to express the pain I felt when I woke up to the horrible text with this awful news. There are so many good times to look back on with Shayne, Kada, Bre and, of course, Billy. From the times when Billy thought I was Shayne in high school to the nights spent at Swallows. There were many laughs during Tuesday night dinners with Shayne, Billy and I as well as during the time spent at Shayne's garage.
Time spent with Billy always included laughter, joking around and, of course, Billy telling me that he was “calmer than you dude”. I was never a fan of Billy’s Labatt Blue, but when Shayne and I finished what we were drinking and that’s all that was left, much to Billy’s dismay, we would drink them anyway.
Billy, there is not much I wouldn’t do to be able to have just 1 more Blue with you.
You will always be missed & never forgotten. Love you Billy!
Suz, Shayne, Kada & Bre, we love you all!!
Cory “Speedster” & Lauren
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