William Endres GREECE - Born in Buffalo on April 22, 1933 and peacefully passed on Friday, June 5, 2020. Bill is survived by his loving and devoted "best friend of 60 years", Mary (Zaleski) Endres; children, Eric (Mary Beth) Endres, Kirk (Dianne) Endres, Mark (Sandy) Endres, Craig (Kathy) Endres Alysia (Rick) Alloco; grandchildren, Tyler (Hollie), Erika, Brett, Heather, Thomas, Lydia (fiancé, Adam), Jonathan, Larina, Matt, Danielle, Jared, Lauren, Cory, Shane, Taylor, Sydney Payton; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Savannah, Braelynn, Liam Caiden; many loving brothers sisters; his pal, Duke. Bill served in the US Air Force for four years and was a graduate of Canisius College. He was a branch manager for two Greece Social Security Offices during his career. Bill's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Golisano Rehab Center Hildebrandt Hospice for their compassionate care. Bill's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at a time to be announced. Donations may be sent to a charity of your choice. Click here to sign Bill's register book. The Story of William B. Endres Bill "Pa" Endres was born in Buffalo NY, into what would become a large family of 11 children. Both parents were immigrants from Germany. Bill was fondly called "Villy." He was raised in a Catholic household and his father always told him: "God will provide." All his brothers and sisters went to the same Catholic grammar school in their German neighborhood. In eighth grade a priest asked if anyone wanted to go into the seminary in Indiana and then on to the Congo in Africa. Bill said yes. Off he went to Indiana and the seminary where he also worked on a farm. At the young age of 16, he was chosen to also supervise 16 younger men. After several years, and "Borrowing" the superior's car to ride into town to listen to the jukebox, he decided that was not the true path for him and returned to Buffalo. After 1 month back home, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and became a weather forecaster. Bill was later promoted to Staff Sergeant and supervised the weather station. He spent 4 years in the service from 1953-1957. While there he flew 33,000 feet over Chicago in a T-33 jet, and survived a tornado by hanging onto a door knob of the control tower, some 50 feet in the air. In 1957 he attended Canisius College in Buffalo NY. He attended full time, graduating in four years, all while working 2 or 3 part time jobs, and remaining a member of the Air Force reserves. Bill met his future wife Mary of 60 years while he was a freshman in college. They married after a 2-year courtship. Together, they eventually became parents of 4 boys and 1 daughter, grandparents to 18 grandkids, great grandparents to 5, and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. After graduating from Canisius College, he obtained a job at the Social Security Administration in Elmira New York. From 1961 to 1995, he enjoyed his 34 years of employment for the Social Security Administration. During his time there, Bill started as a Claims Representative, then to a Field Representative, a Supervisor and Operations officer. Along the way he was an instructor for new employees, working multiple assignments in Corning, Binghamton, Batavia and New York City. Bill was responsible for setting up two Social Security shows at the local TV studio. Many times, Bill was only able to return home on the weekends, making personal sacrifices for the sake of his family. Bill's last assignment was the Branch Manager in Greece NY, where he coordinated the opening of 2 offices. While the family resided in Horseheads, New York, Bill was active in the church, elected to the Parish Council and sang in the choir. Bill ran for the school board and participated in the production of a LP record of the choirs' music. Bill "Pa" always encouraged the kids to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. We hiked on 'The Hill' in Horseheads and the trails at Ripley, built forts in 'The Pines', jumped off cliffs in the 'Gravel Pit', and fished for Crayfish in Newton Creek. We have a few special memories such as being zapped by the electrified wire around the horses when we were feeding apples and carrots to our favorite horse 'Lady'. Another was when we all went hiking thru a "cow" pasture and we had to climb a tree because of a bull was chasing us. Eric said we either stepped on someone or they stepped on us, but the bull didn't get us. Kirk remembers a time when we were following a horse trail but since the path went under a fallen tree just four feet off the ground and blocked the path, Pa said this is a bear trail and we all ran. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, first and foremost. He attended hundreds of the kids and grandkids sporting events. From basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, field track, he always made time to be there, in all kinds of weather. He enjoyed singing Edelweiss with his siblings, Volare with his neighbor and his grandson, he liked singing tunes from the "Phantom of The Opera," and an occasional karaoke with the family. Alysia saw Pa turn into Grandpa Donut because he and Grandma babysat Taylor every Friday; he would either buy a dozen donuts, for 2 adults and 1 very young child, then 2 kids when Sydney came along. If he didn't buy donuts, he would make Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. They would either be plain or he would add raisins but they were called Donuts!! He was forever called "Grandpa Donut". He lived for his wife, kids, and grandkids, never himself. Every time Mark and Sandy drove away from his house, the grandkids and grandpa played a game of yelling 'bye' back and forth many times until the distance was too great. The grandkids enjoyed it over the many years including this past year. Pa would always stay physically fit from the early days of lifting weight with his brothers, up to a few months before he passed. He would always have the energy to go to the gym. When Craig would ask "Pa, you going to the gym?" "Are you?" he would respond. "Yeah", "Ok I am too then," he would say. The weights used by Bill and his brothers during his early years in Buffalo are still being appreciated by his grandkids today. "Pa" always encouraged everyone to do their best, and to give 100% as he in return gave 100% of himself. He would always go the extra mile to whomever he could. Pa's life was his family. These are some of the favorite memories from his wife, his children, his family, who have become the close and loving 'Familie' we are today.