On January 25, 1936, John William Bishop was born in Worcester, NY to Howard and Frances (Mostar) Bishop.  He was named for his two grandfathers, but was always called "Billy".  He passed away in Cooperstown on December 24, 2022.

He is survived by 3 sisters, Dorothy Sherman and Peggy Burlingame of Potsdam, NY and Bette Frassa of Mesa, AZ.  He had 7 nieces and nephews and 14 first cousins.

Bill graduated from Worcester Central School in 1953 and spent his life as a farmer on Brighton Road.  He preferred Jersey cattle and started his interest in farming with a Jersey calf, purchased from the Smith Brothers, and raised to show at the County Fair.

Bill enjoyed fishing and hunting deer and wild turkeys.

There will be no viewing and burial will take place in the Spring in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Worcester.

Condolences may be sent to, www.hellerskinnerfh.com .  Arrangements are with Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main St., Worcester.