William Fancis Gates Obituary
We bid farewell to William Fancis Gates of Brooklyn, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 9, 2025 at the age of 89. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Fancis Gates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Gates and Violet Gates (Flynn). He is survived by: his children, John W. Gates, Shawn E. Gates, William F. Gates Jr., Taryn L. Gates and Erin Gates; his siblings, Harold Gates, Robert Gates and Carolann Gates; and his grandchildren, Trevor, Oliver, Erica, Lauren, Liam, Owen and Sakura.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, 21 Asch Loop, Bronx, New York, 10475 (718) 379-1900 and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, 10306 (718) 987-1931 T2T.org.
