Avon/Rochester: August 6, 2015 at age 90. Predeceased by his first wife Rita (Skelly) Caufield, son Richard Caufield, second wife Kay (Freeman) Caufield, and siblings; James Caufield, Marcella Davin, and Helen Caufield. Survived by children; Michael (Joanne) Caufield of TN, William (Maureen) Caufield of Irondequoit, and Matt Caufield of Rochester. Daughter-in-law Lori Caufield of Brighton. Grandchildren; Megan (Jeffrey) Caufield, Heather Caufield, Christopher (Jessica) Caufield, Shannon Caufield, and Ryan Caufield. Step-children; Pat (Vito) Torregiano, Mike (Colleen) Freeman, Tom (Linda) Freeman, Dan (Kathy) Freeman, Anne Marie (Bob) Barrett, Terry (Anne) Freeman, and Molly (Tim) McGee. 21 Freeman step grandchildren and 18 Freeman step great grandchildren. Several nieces & nephews.
Bill was proud to be born and raised in the 19th Ward, Rochester, NY. He was a graduate of Aquinas Institute and Villanova University, a WWII Army Veteran and was awarded a Bronze Star, member of the Yankee Division Veterans Association and also a member of the 101st Infantry Veterans Association. He was a past parishioner of St. Monica’s Church and retiree of Xerox.
Friends may call on Sunday, August 9th, from 2-5pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:30am at St. Agnes Church, 108 Prospect Street, Avon, NY. Burial, with military honors, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association, 890 7th North St, Suite 108, Liverpool, NY 13088, the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620, St. Monica’s Church, 34 Monica Street, Rochester, NY 14611, or St. Agnes Church, 108 Prospect Street, Avon, NY 14414. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com