William George Wysocki

William “Bill” George Wysocki of Orient, passed away at the age of 71. He was born at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport, and lived in Orient for most of his life.

Bill owned and operated his own lawn care business for 60 years. He was a lifelong and active member of the Orient Fire Department for 53 years, serving as a former Chief and, at the time of his passing, First Assistant Chief.

Bill enjoyed motor racing, golfing, and woodworking, and cherished spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his children, Bobby (Alan), Kady (Mark), Jen (Andrew), Tim (Collen), and Abby Wysocki; his grandchildren, Everett, Lincoln, and Quinn; his fiancée, Bernadette Taplin, and her family, Rachel, Flo, Jimmy, and Jeanne; and his sisters, Betsy Dzenkowski and Winifred McCarthy.

He was predeceased by his parents, William and Joyce Wysocki, and his younger brother, Webster Wysocki.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport,with a Fireman’s Service at 6 p.m. A funeral ceremony and interment will take place Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Bill’s name to the Orient Fire Department.

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