Saratoga Springs, NY- William James Arpey Jr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Wesley Nursing Home after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers Disease. He was 79. Bill was born and raised in Saratoga Springs and was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Evelyn G. Arpey(Abdalla) for nearly 60 years at the time of his death. Bill was employed through much of his life by John Hancock Life Insurance Company, first as an agent, and then as regional manager. Upon his retirement Bill worked as a real estate agent for McNeary Realty. Bill devoted his life to his wife and children. He consistently encouraged and supported his children in their educational and career endeavors. Bill is survived by his wife Evelyn, his five loving children: Kathleen Delcambre(Rickey), John W. Arpey(Gerri), William G. Arpey(Patricia), Christopher J. Arpey(Diana) and Michael W. Arpey(Stacie); his brother James W. Arpey(Lorraine) of Houston, Texas, and twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Bill was the son of William J. Arpey Sr. and Anna Arpey(Pagano) who predeceased him. The family is tremendously grateful for the care and compassion shown by the staff and personnel at Wesley Nursing Home. Relatives and friends may call from 6 to 8pm Friday January 21, 2011in the Chapel at the Church of St. Peter Church, 241 Broadway. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon Saturday January 22, 2011 at St. Peter's Church by the Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Avenue. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.