Clifton Park - Charles W. "Bill" Corey a longtime resident of Saratoga Springs, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008) at Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home. He was 89. Born on Aug. 20, 1919 in Saratoga Springs, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Agnes (Brownson) Corey, Sr. and the husband of Virginia (DuPlease) Corey. Bill graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and attended Syracuse University School of Journalism. He was a US Army veteran of World War Two,, serving with the 325th Medical Battalion and attained the rank of Sergeant. He was employed for 35 years by Reuben H. Donnelly Inc. in Albany as an advertising salesman and retired in 1982. He was a life member of Saratoga-Wilton B.P.O. Elks Lodge 161 and a member of the NY Telephone Pioneers Club. Survivors include his wife Virginia; two daughters, Joyce (Corey) Creedon of Boston, MA and Elizabeth "Beth" Bardino of Queensbury; a son-in-law Jerry Creedon of Boston, MA, and grandchildren, Carly and Michael Bardino, both of Gansevoort and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by one brother, Walter B. Corey. Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11am Friday (Oct. 31, 2008) at Our Lady's Chapel in St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am by the Rev. Arthur B. Tuttle, C.Ss.R. Burial with military honors will be in the family plot at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave. Memorials may be made in his name to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).