William “Boots” Eschler

William “Bill” Eschler, 55, of Owego, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Wilson Hospital.  Bill was predeceased by his father, Richard Eschler, and brother-in-law, John Porcari.  Bill is survived by his mother, Mary Rose Eschler; companion, JoAnn Salter; sons, Anthony and Ethan Eschler, Kevin (Rebecca) Salter, and Michael Salter II;; brothers and sisters, Richard (Andrea) Eschler, Catherine Eschler, Stephen (Kathy) Eschler, Tooney Eschler, Marita (James) Hoit, Ellen (Ronald) Pasto, Timothy (Marcia) Eschler, John (Gail) Eschler, and Eddie Wong; extended family, Ross Carter, Marion Ulrich, Cliffford Ulrich, Steven Ulrich, Rodney (Pam) Ulrich, Brenda (Doug) Dupuis, Julie (Frank) Crawford, Carol Ulrich, very special granddaughter, Mariah Lynn Gottlieb; many nieces, nephews, cousins and great nieces and nephews.  Bill was a proud member of the Croton Hose Company #3 in the Flats, the VFW Post #1371, and St. Patrick’s Church.  He was an avid outdoorsman at Charlie’s Safari who also enjoyed bowling.  Bill was a “Flat Rat” through and through, with the motto “Flats against the world”.   Bill was best described as loving, kind, silly Billy, thoughtful, caring, big-hearted, selfless, family-oriented, GREAT FATHER!  Always there for everyone, the best BBQ chicken ever, the family poet, little league coach, Bobby Franz, Eddie Howard, once a flat rat, always a flat rat, 3’s clam bake and hose races, Sunday dinners, The Raiders, family Christmas caroling.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 300 Main Street, Owego with Rev. William Moorby officiating.  Family invites friends to call on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 2 to 5 PM at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego.  Memorial donations may be made in Bill’s name to Croton Hose Company #3, c/o Tom Donovan, 71 Talcott St., Owego, NY  13827  

From:  Mark Edwards
EmailAddress:orangebowl01@yahoo.com
Message:  I am so very sorry for your loss! We had lot's of good times together with Bill. As we watched our kids grew up at each other houses sharing birthday parties,Superbowl parties, egg roll parties. We shared many beers an great food. We played many card games through the years at our house and Bill's house. The great times we had traveling together showing of the sites of Tucson, Bisbee, Tombstone, Mt Lemon AZ and Nogales Mexico. When Bill, Sue, Louie came and visited us. We spent Christmas and New Years together that year. We had a great time! We had lot's of great times together over the years. We will miss Bill in our lives very much.
 

From:  Sharon Hawley
EmailAddress:shawley@matpelbuilders.com
Message:  Sleep tight, Bill. Follow the light. love to Marita, Anna, Kathy Cordi Eschler and the rest of you all. You have always held a special place in my heart and my heart goes out to you now.
 

From:  Earl and Mary Ann Bethune
EmailAddress:maryann.bethune@gmail.com
Message:  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The strong family ties will give the strength needed to get through this time. We love you all and will miss Bill.
 

From:  Pat&Betty Panetti
Message:  The family will be in our thoughts and prays,Billwill be greatly missed,we have watched him grow up andhave his family andwatch him go one with his life. He will be in our prays.
 

From:  Stan and Gloria Brem
EmailAddress:glssfb@aol.com
Message:  Deepest sympathy to all of Bill's family, including JoAnn Salter, his beloved partner.
 

From:  Mike & Sherry Salter
EmailAddress:imsaltydog@yahoo.com
Message:  Our deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Bill. You will be missed!
 

From:  Paulette Schumacher
Message:  Bill was known to all the flat rats, well liked and loved by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family,and chlidren.

From:  Brian & Lori Proper
EmailAddress:lproper@hudsonhotels.com
Message:  So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother,John. Please give our condolences to Gail, Anna, Dylan and Olivia as well as your mother, brothers and sisters. We have you in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Brian, Lori and kids.
 

From:  Linda Edwards-Pflum
Message:  I knew Bill for a long time- we had a good time when we lived in NY at Mark's parties. You were a good man! My deepest sympathy for your family and friends. Rest In Peace!
Linda Edwards Pflum

 

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