Obituary of William Melfi

February 1, 1931 ~ February 24, 2025

William W. Melfi, 94 of Groton, NY passed away February 24, 2025 in the comfort of his home.

Born February 1, 1931 in Syracuse to the late Robert Melfi and Ada Meaker. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene Burnett Melfi; brothers, Vincent, John, and Harold Melfi; and his sister Dorothea Dyer. Bill is survived by his sons, Tony, Mike John and Jason and Anthony; daughters, Brenda (Bill) Jenney, Charlene (Pat) Haskell, Sheri, and Kimberly; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Bill joined the Air-Force in 1949, and later married Irene and moved to Groton where they raised their children and fostered several children over 40 years. Bill worked at Cortland Memorial Hospital where he retired after 20 years to stay home and help his wife with the children.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospicare at 172 E. King Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 and the Ithaca Foodnet at 2422 N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.