William joined the Navy in 1944 at the age of seventeen and trained to be a naval pilot in the war efforts until the war ended. He went on to earn his accounting degree. He worked at several corporations in Rochester and retired as the Comptroller at Precision Grinding and Manufacturing. He was a devoted family man and always prioritized family life and activities over work or play. His Catholic faith brought him much peace and joy, and he was a faithful follower of the Church’s teachings throughout his life.