William "Bill" Taddeo's Obituary
William “Bill” “Tads” Taddeo passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2022, due to complications from acute liver disease. He passed quietly with his family at his side. Bill was a lifelong inspirational teacher and track/cross country coach with boundless energy, compassion and dedication who finished his career at East Syracuse Minoa High School. Bill had a love, and demonstrated a passion above all others, for his family and friends, his coaching and teaching, his track/cross country meet Hawaiian shirts, building and paddling Kayaks, cold lake swims, Salmon fishing at South Sandy Creek, hanging out with his cousins, sharing a beverage along with his unique thoughts with friends and family at his home along the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, and of course his passion for Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors and Converse Sneakers! Most of all Bill loved life, loved making us laugh, loved helping those around him, and loved inspiring those in need. We will so very much miss your infectious smile, your right on point wit, and your love! “In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” Thanks for all the little things you did Bill to refresh our hearts each and every day!
Bill is survived by his beloved ‘daughter’ Maria Miner, and his brothers Andrew (Brenda)Taddeo and David (Karen)Taddeo. A special place in Bill’s heart was always held for his nieces and nephews: Stacy, Kate, Joanna, Nicholas, Chris, and Jeffrey, all of whom he adored.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME.
Donations to the Save the River Foundation, Clayton NY are welcome at savetheriver.org.
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