Conesus, NY: At age 80, Bill passed peacefully at his home on March 16, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1944 in Rochester, NY to the late Francis “Red” and Rosemary (Schmuck) Fugle. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by infant sons; William Francis Fugle Jr. and Randolph Scott Fugle. Survived by his wife of 61 and a half years, Leila (Curtis) Fugle and children; Donna (Tim) Lockwood of Conesus, Bill (Lynnea) Fugle of Livonia, and Jason (Julie) Fugle of Livonia; grandchildren, Andrew (Stephanie) Fugle of West Virginia, Austyn Fugle, and Logan Fugle both of Livonia; great-granddaughter Amelia Tehoke. Also survived by his twelve siblings: Gloria Herring, Gail White, Roger (Norma) Fugle, Gary (John) Fugle, Roxanne (John) Johnston, Kirk (Theresa) Fugle, Larry (Karin) Fugle, Christine (Anthony) Coniglio, Jean (Fred) Yates, Judith (Jack) Benedict, Jeffery (Eileen) Fugle. He was predeceased by his brothers Ron and Steve Fugle. Also survived by sisters-in-law Tracey Fugle and Betty (Ron) Sawdey; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
Bill was likely the first person you’d see as you walked through the door at Fugle’s Auto Parts. You’d find him at his usual spot at the front counter, greeting you with his warm, genuine smile that would light up a room. He enjoyed meeting and talking with customers, friends and acquaintances, often sharing a joke and trading laughter which came so easily to him. Fugle’s was established in 1958. Bill worked at the family business for the past 66 years as a co-owner. At 80 years old he still looked forward to getting up and going to work each day, continuing to work 4 days a week. He was proud to have his two sons Bill and Jason work side by side with him every day.
Working in the auto parts industry only fueled his passion for cars and trucks. Some of his all-time favorites included his ‘55 Mustang, a ‘64 Ford Fairlane, his yellow Ford wrecker and his plum purple hearse with the 8 track tape deck. He loved listening to the good old country music of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams and many more.
Bill worked hard and played hard, enjoying working at his home property with tractors, backhoes, bulldozers and 4 wheelers. He appreciated the sounds of powerful engines and the rumble of horsepower beneath his feet. Watching his grandson, Austyn, race at both Perry and Canandaigua was a favorite past-time for many years. He enjoyed buying and selling junked cars, using his saw mill, cutting up fire-wood, mowing his property and being out in the great outdoors. He took pride in building his home on property previously owned by his grandfather.
He volunteered for 40 years with the Oak Ridge Cemetery in South Livonia NY. He cared for others in life as well as in death. He provided comfort and compassion to others during times of loss. He had such a giving heart, always willing to help others in any way he could.
Bill more than anything cherished home and family. His wife, children, their spouses, grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was always ready with words of wisdom, encouragement, and humor to help his family achieve their goals and dreams and to live their best lives. He loved deeply and had a heart of gold.
He enjoyed the love of faithful pets in his lifetime and had an especially soft spot for dogs and cats, they brought him comfort and joy and always gave him a reason to laugh and smile even while hospitalized.
He made friends wherever he went. He would strike up a conversation with you, friend or stranger and before you knew it you would be sharing a laugh, trading a joke or story. He had the biggest belly laugh and would literally laugh out loud with pure happiness. It was an amazing sound that will be cherished by those lucky enough to have experienced it. Smiles and laughter just came so easily for him and he loved to make others laugh along with him. He never wanted tears or sadness especially in his final days, he wanted his life to be celebrated. And so we shall.
Family and friends may call on Friday, March 22nd , from 6-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487 or Hearthside Cats, PO Box 282, Geneseo, NY 14454. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Our condolences to the Fugle family. I’ve known Bill my whole life as a neighbor and friends.Rest In peace Bill.
Dear Leila and family,
So sorry for your loss, sending healing prayers and may God bless all.
With sincere sympathy,
Elaine and family (Uncle Ralph and Aunt Dorothy’s daughter)
My condolences goes out to the entire Fugle family. I have known Bill for many years and dealt with him at the family business. He will be missed. RIP Bill.
Thanks for the memories Bill !
To all the Fugles,
Our sincere sympathy on your loss. Your family has been a fixture for all of us that grew up in Livonia. We could always count on Bill and the Fugles to greet us with a joke and a smile. Such a wonderful family.Sympathy and blessings to you all,
Lou Murphy
I met Bill through my job, and he was such a kind, jovial man. He was always patient and good natured, and such a warm, friendly soul. Deepest sympathies to all his family.
I was sorry to of Bill passing My sincere Sympathy to the entire family.Bill was some one I enjoy talking cars and their parts, RIP Bill.
Prayers to family and friends I remember them old boys running the yard great bunch of guys going to miss him rest easy my friend
I only met Bill once while picking up a car part at Fugles but I do know Donna and Tim. My heart goes out to them and Bill’s family for the loss of a great man. What a wonderful write-up and description of Bill.
He was a great guy, always great to talk to he will be sadly missed by all
My deepest sympathies to the Fugle family . Many good memories of the family a long time ago. Prayers and heartfelt thoughts, blessingsTo all.
Bill fugle. Him and. I were the best of friends. Helped when they built there new home basement grading lawn seeding. Driveway. he was a very great friend. I will forever miss him god bless Bill. Rest. In. Piece I will be looking. For parts. Some day up there. You can bet ill come. To you
Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I have known Bill and Leila for many years. Bill was a great guy
everytime I went to Fugles he was always there
We would talk about family and friends. Sympathy to all the Fugle families.
My sincere condolences for your loss of a great Man praying for you and your family and friends who All knew him. My father Norman Gascon Sr told me about how the Boys when younger use to race there car’s Back in the Day. I always got a kick out of it.prayers from my family to your’s
So sorry for your loss . Thinking and praying for the family RIP fly high.
Sending sincere sympathy to the Fugle family at this time of loss of Bill. So sorry to see this Roxanne. Fondly, Kate Kingsley
Condolences to Bill’s Family and Friends. Such Wonderful words on Bill over his years. Bill and the boys always knew what you needed when you came through the door of his “Auto Museum.” You could spend hours wandering through the yard and if you listened closely, you could almost hear the memories of the vehicles and experiences the owners had over the years of their possession. If you needed a part and If you could describe it, Bill’d have it. Though death takes the body, God takes our souls. Our minds will hold the memories, and our hearts hold the love. Our faith reminds us we will meet again.
So sorry to the whole Fugle family. Known you all my whole life. Rest in peace Bill
Bill will be missed by everyone, he was always friendly and cheerful at work or out at a restaurant. My condolences to his family.
Bill was an amazing guy. Great sense of humor and a pleasure to talk to, always. I was always pretty fond of his stories over the last 25 years when ever id call the yard and stop in to get parts. He will truly be missed, but well remembered! My condolences to the family.
Servicing Fugle’s for their advertising with the GV Penny Saver was a delight. Rosemary and all of her clan – wonderful, wonderful people. It was always so nice to walk into their business and visit with them. My condolences to each and every one of their family.
So very sorry to hear of this loss! The Fugle gang were very near and dear to our family! My condolences.
My condolences to all the Fugles
I don’t get to see you any more but always think of you with happiness…
Mom and I reminisce every time I visit her…many memories starting when she was in school with Red and Rosemary!
So very sorry to read of Bill’s passing. Sending condolences to the entire Fugle family.
Sure hate to see this bill was a great guy who ever did this write up was spot on.my condolences to the whole fugle clan. South livonia lost a good one.dick dillman and family
To the Fugle family. Sorry for your loss. Bill was great man and neighbor. RIP BILL.
TIM CALWAY
Although I’ve been long gone for over 30 years from South Livonia, I sure can’t forget the Fugles and surely do miss all the family ! Such a big family and wonderful family! All of them great human beings! Bill had a great smile , sense of humor and demeanor and so helpful in figuring out what you needed for your car or truck! He gave you his complete attention and advice to get you “ On the road again “ Our condolences to all !
Sympathy, hugs and prayers to the entire Fugle family.
What a nice easy going man. My sincere condolences to all the Fugles.
So sorry to see this. Deepest condolences to the family.
Bill always had a smile and a laugh ready. RIP Bill.