William H. Durney

June 21, 1950 ~ August 25, 2020
Born in: Queens, NY
Durney, William H. Age 70 of Middle Island, NY passed on August 25, 2020 after a 6 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Proud U.S. Army veteran, he served in the military police as a sentry dog handler attached to USARADCON, 51st Artillery, on NIKE missile sites. Former Pan American World Airways employee for 18 years. Former FedEx employee for 21 years.
Beloved husband & soul mate of Margaret for 47 years.
Loving Son of the late John & the late Eleanor Durney.
Cherished Brother of the late Jack (Mary Ann), Gene (Gale), Catherine (Robert) Hess, Linda (Robert) Syskowski & James (the late Donna).
Adored Uncle to 10 nieces & nephews.
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place 551 Route 25A Miller Place, NY 11764.
Visitation Sunday 2-5 & 7-9 PM.
Funeral Service Monday 10:30 AM at the funeral home.
Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research, 415 Crossways Park Dr. Suite D, Woodbury, NY 11797 (Lustgarten.org) in William’s memory.
Services
Visitation: Sunday, August 30, 2020 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Visitation: Sunday, August 30, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Service: Monday, August 31, 2020 10:30 am
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Interment: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:43 am
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in William H. Durney 's name.
Lustgarten Foundation
415 Crossways Park Dr. Suite D
Woodbury, NY
lustgarten.org
Joey Storzinger
Eleanor Storzinger Coan
Lynn Storzinger Mansueto
Childhood friends from 24-39 38 Street. Astoria
Hi Joey, Lynn and Ellie …Thank you…yes …Bill, Jack and I were very fond of the Storzinger family …Peace and Good …(Eu)Gene …