William R. Janese, Sr., 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the Rosalie V. (Clark) Janese and the late Frank C. Janese; and the beloved husband of Sharon A. (Renda) Janese, who he married on June 25, 2010.
William moved to Niagara Falls as a child with his family and graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School. For over 30 years, he was employed as a millwright at Great Lakes Carbon prior to his retirement in 2002.
William was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved watching the New York Yankees, Fox News, the Food Network, Outlaw Josey Wales, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. William enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Wellsville that he built with his own two hands. He would host numerous wild game parties with family and friends. William was a jack of all trades and could fix or build anything. He loved dancing, as well as ordering from Amazon and QVC. Above all, William loved spending time with his family, and cherished the time spent with his children in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, every summer. He will be deeply missed.
In addition to his mother, Rosalie and his wife, Sharon, he is survived by his children, Carla (Benjamin) Reynolds, William Janese, Jr. (fiancé Jamie Monihan), Jennifer Janese (Ron), his stepson, Shaun Frantz; his granddaughter, Kaylee Ann Woodruff; two siblings, James (Barbara) Janese and Debra (Robert) Forgione; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Along with his father, he was predeceased by his first wife, Jeanne M. Rizzo on May 14, 1999.
Private services for the family will be held to celebrate William’s life. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
