William Abriel

William "Bill" E. Abriel, 86, of Maple Lane in North Syracuse and DeLand, Florida, died Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Bill was a native of Hartsdale NY; he resided in North Syracuse since 1950 and wintered in DeLand Florida since 1982. He was the son of the late Earl W. and Amelia Abriel.
Bill received his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He retired in 1987 after 32 years with the US Army and the Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel serving in WWII. While in the Army, Bill received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals, the Combat Infantry Badge and four European Theater Battle Stars. He worked at General Electric for over 29 years as the mechanical engineering manager and in many major radar programs. Bill was a member of the Ancient Temple Lodge #14 F&AM in Albany and attended Lake Helen Congregational Church in Florida.
He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Patricia Emerson in 1979.
Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Jaqueline Taylor; a daughter: Jeanne Abriel of San Diego, C.A.; his son: William L. Evangeline Abriel of Orinda, C.A.; three step-children: Karen Joseph Campbell of Kirkville, Kevin Marian Ingerson of Newfield NY, and Rev. Steven Sabine Ingerson of Minetto; ten grandchildren; and one great granddaughter, Madeline.
Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm at Krueger Funeral Home Inc., 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale, NY. Funeral Services with full military honors will follow at 5pm in the funeral home. Private burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners. Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.