Obituary of William H. Dufel

William (Bill) Henry Dufel III , age 65 of Ft. Hunter, NY passed peacefully on Thursday March 1, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born September 16, 1952 growing up in Ft. Hunter, attending Ft. Hunter School, and was a graduate of FFCS. Bill worked for 38 yrs. for NYS Thruway Authority, Amsterdam, NY Maintenance retiring in 2007. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, and his prize garden. He also loved nothing better than getting together with family, friends or his band of brothers BBQing, and having a beer. Bill was the beloved husband of 43 yrs. to Nancy Field Dufel, the loving father to Erica Dufel (Wes Moore), Anne May (Jordan) , and Mike Dufel (Chantel Botuk). He was Poppy to his four grandchildren Reece Aguillera, Lillian Moore, Allyson May, and Jordan May, Jr. He had several nieces and nephews, and his very special buddy Bella. Bill was predeceased by his daughter Lynn Ann Dufel, parents Bill and Doris Dufel, sister Bonnie, Sandy, and Sherry, nephew Brian, and niece Kelly. A Private Cremation will be handled by the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Homes 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010. With a get together of immediate family to perform his last request to go back to nature. The family will be arranging a memorial service in the spring for family and friends to come together to remember an unforgettable man. Contributions may be made in Bill's memory to the Dr. David Shaffer, NYOH, 43 New Scotland Avenue, MC 7, Physicians Pavilion, 1st Floor, Albany, NY 12208 or to the Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave, Gloversville, NY 12078. Online Condolences may be made at www.brbsfuneral.com.