A retired Tool and Die maker, William S. Brown, Sr., passed away at Buffalo Mercy Hospital at 79.

William worked at Trico for over 25 till it closed and then at the GM Delphi Plant, in Lockport for over 15 years till his retirement.

He also enjoyed working at the D'Youville Kavinoky Theater as a Stagehand, Actor, and Producer and was an extra in many locally produced Hallmark Movies, as well as a lead in several local commercials, and was Juror #6 in the movie " Marshall" a 2017 American biographical legal drama film shot here in Buffalo.

William also treasured spending time with his grandchildren, volunteering for "Meals on Wheels", golfing, bowling, and hunting with family and friends.

A beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Parker) Brown and devoted father of Kathleen Brown and William, Jr. (Terri) Brown.

The fond grandfather of Andrew Brown, Shawn Best, and Carolyn (Anthony) Martone and was the cherished and loving companion of Lucy McCabe.

Born on Wednesday, August 18, 1943, in Scotland, to the late Catherine (nee Sinclair) Brown and the late Andrew Brown, he immigrated to the United States in 1968. He was the dearest brother of Isobel (late Alec) Bennett, Kathryn (Robert) Lindsay, and the late Margo (late Bobby) Currie, and was also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will be present on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 4-7 PM at PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William Street, near Harlem Road, in Cheektowaga, New York, where a Celebration of William's Life will be held at 6:30 PM.

The family appreciates your prayers and concerns during this time and would like to thank you for your support.

Please take a minute to share a picture in our online Photo Album or a favorite memory in our Guest Book here on William's Tribute page.