William J. Allan, Jr.

Born in Yonkers, NY on February 21, 1931 Departed on December 12, 2020 and resided in Elmsford, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - McElroy ChapelSunday December 20, 2020 2:00pm to 6:00pmMass of Christian Burial: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordMonday December 21, 2020 10:00am to 11:00amBurial: Gate of Heaven CemeteryMonday December 21, 2020

William J Allan, Jr, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2020. He was 89 years old and passed away peacefully on the birthday of his wife of 69 years, Hazel. Born in Yonkers, NY to the late William Allan and Elizabeth (Walker) Allan. He was the loving father of Barbara Gipe, William (Jeanne), Michael (Lauren), Richard, Patricia Casarella (Dan) and his late son James. He had eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother David Allan (Louise) of Thornwood, NY and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his sisters Alyce Gorey and Elizabeth Devine, and his brother Edward. Mr. Allan graduated from Westchester Community College and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for nearly forty years for the New York Telephone Company and NYNEX Corporation where he was a pioneer in the design, installation and maintenance of computerized switching systems. He lived for over sixty years in his home in Elmsford, NY. Bill was very active in his parish church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Elmsford where he was an usher, lector and long-time member and past president of the Holy Name Society. He was a Trustee of the Village of Elmsford from 1981 to 1983 and once served as Grand Marshal of the Village's Memorial Day Parade. His charming wit will be missed by all who knew him. Donations can be made in his memory to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 59 East Main Street, Elmsford, NY 10523.