Goes, William N.

DELMAR - William N. Goes, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters.

Born in Albany, he was the son of Cornelius and Wilhelmina (Weech) Goes and was a graduate of CBA. Bill was predeceased by his loving wife Carol (Galib) Goes who passed away in 1998.

Bill was a Dairy Farmer at his family’s farm, Three Farms Dairy Farm in Selkirk. He was affectionately known as the “Corn King” for his wonderful sweet corn and upon his retirement he worked at Normanside Country Club for many years. He was also an avid Notre Dame Football fan, bowler, and enjoyed country line dancing.

Bill is survived by his loving daughters Alicia (Keith) Ortale and Michele (Scott) Murray; his adored granddaughter Lauryn Stewart as well as his siblings Marie Frasier, Phyllis Mocker, Cornelia Goes, Cornelius Goes, Helen (Don) O’Donnell and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family on Wednesday, October 23 from 4-6 pm in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave. Albany. Bill’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday October 24 at 10:30 am at St. Francis of Assisi Church (formerly St. James), 391 Delaware Ave, Albany. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Albany.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Bill’s memory to the Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208