William Nosal

August 9, 1949 - April 10, 2017

Halfmoon NY, William (Bill) Nosal, 67 died April 10, 2017 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family. He was born in Cohoes, NY and was the son of William and Carmela Nosal. Bill attended Keveny High School, and graduated in the Class of 1967. He retired from SABIC (GE Plastics) in 2009, and, in his retirement, worked seasonally at the Barney Road Golf Course. His workplace friends were like his second family, and he forged a lasting connection with most everyone he ever met. Bill is survived by his daughter, Karin Nosal and fiancé Jason Keller, his brother and sister-in-law, David and Sharon Nosal, and nephews Brian (Melissa) Nosal and Brandon Nosal. He is also survived by his stepchildren Cassandra (Pete) Buhrmaster, Michael (Lindsay) Trance, and Julie (Ryan) Peralta, and step grandchildren Ian, Maya, Kyra, Oneil, Gianna, Anya, Isaac and Ilija. Bill loved to make people laugh, and spend time with his friends, neighbors, family, and the people who worked at his favorite Stewart’s and Hess Stations. Growing up in Cohoes, and Waterford, he was a star athlete who excelled in basketball. As a lifelong music fan, he especially loved Bruce Springsteen, and deeply connected with his body of work. Bill loved the New York Giants as well, and was filled with pride as his daughter Karin became both a Bruce, and a Giants fan. Due to holy Week observances funeral services will be held Tuesday April 18, 2017 at 9am from St. Michael’s Church, Interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery Waterford. Calling hours are Monday from 4-8 at the Marra Funeral home.