Name: William D. McFadden Life Dates: 1/1/1923 - 4/4/2012 City Of Birth: Paris, TN Pre-deceased by Predeceased by his daughter, Nancy McFadden. History Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, June L. (Myers) McFadden; children, Peggy (Richard) Smith, Bob (Wendee) McFadden, Danny McFadden, Billy (Lauren) McFadden, Linda (Ron) Heidke and Corky (Janet) Allardice; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Donations In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to MCH Foundation, 435 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620 in Bill's memory. Services All are welcome to a casual Memorial Picnic on Saturday June 16 at 1 PM at the home of Corky Janet Allardice, 10 N. Shore Dr., Hilton. Additional Information Bill was born in Paris, Tennessee. He went to the University of Missouri at Columbia, of which he was a proud member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He completed his studies as a chemical engineer in 3 years, graduating at the top of his class. Bill enlisted in the army and as part of the Army Corp of Engineers, was directly involved in the Manhattan Project. His team was responsible for refining the metal composites, housing the nuclear core of the atomic bomb. In 1943, Eastman Kodak Co. in Oakridge, TN, took responsibility for the engineers involved in the project. After the war, Bill moved to Eastman Kodak headquarters in Rochester, NY and retired after 43 years. Bill met June Myers in Webster, NY, and on September 11, 1958, they began a 53 year marriage, until death did they part. Bill was a very musically talented man, passing on this gift to his children. He was a gifted piano player - leading bands, entertaining friends and accompanying the beautiful voice of his wife, June. Bill and June were known as the top member entertainers at Ridgemont Country Club (RCC). It was a natural fit, Bill loved to play golf and in the day, RCC members were always coordinating creative events. Bill and June were active members of RCC for over 50 years and in 2008 they became Honorary members for life. Bill was a skilled handyman. He designed and coordinated the 3,000 sq ft addition to his own home. He even drove to Clarkson to assist his youngest son, also a chemical engineer, with the redesign of his college room. Boy, was Bill a perfectionist - measure twice and cut once. For fun, Bill loved to play cards. He was always up for a game of bridge, euchre, poker or gin. His quick wit would make for an entertaining evening. Type II Diabetes never slowed down Bill's insatiable sweet tooth....he loved the chocolate chip cookies his daughters baked for him. Bill was most passionate of his family, and he loved all family get-togethers. An only child himself, Bill helped to raise seven children and always looked forward to the family Holiday events. Bill will be greatly missed by all.