William A. Cecere

Batavia - Mr. William A. Cecere, 79, of Batavia, died peacefully Saturday (April 12, 2008) after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He had resided for more than two years at the NYS Veterans’ Home in Batavia.

He was born November 23, 1928 in Batavia, a son of the late Anthony and Anna Pulvino Cecere.

Mr. Cecere was a lifelong resident of Batavia and member of St. Anthony's Church. He retired from Doehler-Jarvis after 34 years. He served in the Navy during the Korean War, on the battleship USS Iowa. Mr. Cecere is a member of the Batavia High School Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements in football and track, a member of the '47 Club and an Eagle Scout.
Later, Mr. Cecere used his love for sports as a coach for Pop Warner football, always remembering and being remembered for his players. Other interests included hunting, fishing, nature hikes, photography, volunteering at the Holland Land Office, handball and crafting walking sticks from young sapling trees for which he was interviewed and highlighted in the Batavia Daily News. Also, using his knowledge in football and photography, he filmed the football games for Notre Dame for many years. Although he was an amateur artist, he painted many still lifes and animal paintings for family and friends.
Mr. Cecere would have celebrated his 80th birthday and their 60th anniversary in November of this year.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary A. Vendetta Cecere; two sons, Robert (Debra) Cecere of Victor and Jerome (Joan) Cecere of Lexington, Ky.; four grandchildren,   Dr. Dina (Dr. Mark) Dosch of Pa., Pamela Cecere of Az., Jessica (Chris) Sutton and Joshua Cecere; proud great-grandfather to four; his brother, Richard (Helen) Cecere of Alexander and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

He was the brother of the late Adeline Cecere.