Saturday
25
January
Memorial Mass
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, January 25, 2025
St. Stephen's Church
48 Pulteney Street
GENEVA, New York, United States
Obituary of William Donald Eades
ALBANY –
Mr. William (Bill) Eades of Albany, NY, Westminster, MA and formerly Sun City Center, FL died on Thursday, January 16, 2025 after a long standing illness. Mr. Eades was born and raised in Geneva, NY, son of the late Elizabeth (Buckley) Eades and Donald John Eades.
He graduated from DeSales High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and his Master’s Degree from Boston University. He also completed work at Russell Sage College in Troy in hospital administration. Mr. Eades served as a physical therapist in the Army, obtaining the rank of Captain. He held clinical and administrative positions at several hospitals, including Geneva General Hospital, the former Leonard Hospital, Albany Memorial and St Clare's/Ellis Hospitals. He also was an adjunct professor at Russell Sage College. Mr. Eades retired from Ellis Hospital in 2011.
He served as president of the Northeast District of the NYS Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. He held offices of treasurer and vice president of the NY Physical Therapy Association. Mr. Eades was also president of the Capital District Health Care Administrators, a member of the NY State Board of Physical Therapy and secretary of the St Clare's Employee Credit Union. He served on the Outings Committee of the Adirondack Mountain Club, was a Licensed NY State Outdoor Guide and a Certified Canoe and Kayak instructor.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Loudonville Presbyterian Church. He also attended the First Congregational Church, Westminster, MA. He was a former member of the Board of Directors of Beth-El Farmworker Ministry in Wimauma, FL, where he regularly volunteered.
Mr. Eades is survived by his wife of 55 years, Norma (Schatz) Eades. He is also survived by two sons, Christopher (Frank Pittarese) of Brooklyn, NY, Jeffrey (Amy) Eades of Mountain Lakes, NJ, and one daughter, Allison (Jim) Grove of Colonie, NY. As well as granddaughters: Gabriella and Madeline Eades, Nora and Mia Grove. He is also survived by two sisters, Margaret (Vernon) Lyndaker and Jean Eades, and one brother, Martin (Lorraine) Eades. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Loudonville Presbyterian Church, American Cancer Society or Beth El Farmworker Ministry 18240 US 301, Wimauma, FL 33598.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 o’clock on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at St. Stephen’s Church, 48 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456.
Interment with Military Honors will be held at the Saratoga National Cemetery at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Cremation and Interment Arrangements have been entrusted to: Simple Choices, Inc., 218 2nd Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. Fond Memories and Expressions of Sympathy may be shared with the Eades Family, online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com
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