Age 88, a longtime resident, died June 30, 2013. Bill worked for the Carnival industry and traveled the country making friends everywhere he went. He was an amazing craftsman. For those of us that were lucky enough to receive one of Bill's beautiful hand- crafted jewelry boxes, we will remember him always as a gentle man with an amazing talent. As he said many times "He lived life his way." Bill is survived by his many friends. Bill will be laid to rest in his home state of New York. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, , two of the many charities he supported. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333