William Delaney, of Greenport, formerly of Southold, died September 9, 2014. He was 97 years old.
He was born on February 23, 1917 to William and Loretta Delaney in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Delaney served in the U.S. Army and in the New York City Fire Department as Battalion Chief. He was also a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary of Southold.
His hobbies included swimming and boating.
Predeceased by his wife, Kathleen, he is survived by his sons William, Timothy and Kevin and his daughters Anne Dowling and Maureen Brisotti. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors on Friday, September 12 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Coster Heppner Funeral Home. A service will be held Saturday, September 13 at 10 a.m. at St. Patricks Church. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cutchogue Fire Department or the Peconic Land Trust.