William Marriott

William Hugh Marriott, 82, of New Hartford, NY, died on November 7, 2019, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare. He was born, May 22, 1937, in Clearfield, PA and was educated at Milton Hershey School. He served in the US Air Force stationed in Alaska. William married Jeanette Cesari, in 2002, in Rome, NY. 

He retired after 37 years as an Electrician with Revere Copper and Brass in Rome. William was an avid NASCAR fan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by William (Peggy) Palaka, of Blossvale; stepson, Brian (Jennifer) McCann, of New Hartford, and stepdaughter, Nadine (Tim) Jones, Indiana; his grandchildren, Amy Palaka Rutledge, Keith Palaka, Robert McCann, who was his railroad buddy and Brandon Jones. He was predeceased by his parents; and his brother, Alfred.

The family wishes to thank the Sixth Floor Staff of Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare for all of their care and support for William and his family.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Suzie’s Seatz, that provides comfortable chairs to cancer patients, c/o Peggy Palaka, 3314 McConnellsville Rd., Blossvale, NY 13308.