McCabe Funeral Home

My dear cousin Bill I knew you my whole life and loved you for all the reasons, selfless, great son, the greatest dad to all your children, grand children to your great grand children and to all of your siblings. Your kindness was never over looked.May the wonderful memories be shared by everyone who knew and loved you. My dear Pat, I'm so sorry for your loss and just wanted all of you to know that I'm thinking of you and your family during this dark and difficult time.with love and sadness Diana Eisner

Sorry to hear about Uncle Bill's passing

My brother was a wonderful family man, a great brother, excellent teacher and I am glad we were family...but, I was still the better card player (though he always refuted that, but being the older brother, I taught him all he knew. I wish I could have seen him one more time - and wish I could be there for his service, but my own health and mobility does not allow that - but I am there in spirit and am sure it won't be long for me to see him again. Bill lived a good life, even though he had a lot of pain and physical limitations, he was always a positive person. I will miss my brother and send our support, love and condolences to everyone who knew him.

I didn't get to see my Uncle Bill that much throughout my life as his brother (my dad) moved us out of Michigan when I was a baby. Flying to Michigan, with my dad, when I was 10, was my first airplane trip and he left me with Uncle Bill, Aunt Pat and family for a stay with my cousins. They were so welcoming, even when I threw-up that night due to nerves. It was my first ever experience with thunder and lightning storms, too - but Uncle Bill was a calming presence. I would see him and Aunt Pat, every few years growing up when they went to Las Vegas and my parents drove us out from SoCal for a visit in-between gambling sessions for a quick family meal together. Even though I didn't see him often, he was always jovial, kind, had the biggest hugs, and told me he loved me - he was also my godfather. One of my best memories is the 8-page HANDWRITTEN letter I got from him about 10-15 years ago in response to our annual multi-page, tiny font, massive Christmas letters detailing our entire year. He was so impressed that he said it inspired him to write me about himself. I cherished that letter! The other memory that I was so fortunate to have, was going to Port Elgin with my dad (7-8 years ago) to be a part of my "tribe's" annual summer getaway there with Bill/Pat, all my cousins, some of their kids - and even a few of their kids!! I was "home" and in heaven with the game playing, loud talk, joking, and family camaraderie. To experience that with my dad and watch him with his brother (almost mirror images of each other) is priceless to me. I got to have some good talks with my Uncle then, and am so fortunate to have felt his love firsthand. There is a huge hole in this world that he is leaving to everyone that was lucky to have known him ~ and, even, luckier to have been loved by him. My only regret is that we didn't live closer so that I could have had that feeling, in person, much more often. But even across the miles, his love came through and I will carry that in my heart always. I love you, Uncle Bill, and always will!! Til we meet again!

You will be missed, Uncle Bill. I still have such fond memories of coming to stay with you in the summer when I was younger. You were such a kind person who had such a great impact of the world. Sending so much love to the rest of the family.

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.