William (Bill) Heaney of Hayes, died Sept. 26, 2012 at Sanders Nursing Home following a long illness.

Bill was raised in Lynbrook, N.Y., and attended college in Long Island, N.Y. Following his retirement from a career at IBM, Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, sailing, golf, and photography.

He is survived by his wife Joan; children, Kathleen, William (Maureen), Sean (Elizabeth), and Jane Kelly (James), and grandchildren, Stephanie, Patrick (Kristen), Michael, Sean, Scott, Tara, and Jack.

The family will conduct a private memorial service.