Wilton, NY - William J. Daley, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at home with loving family by his side. Born on November 8, 1924 in Troy, NY he was the son of the late Thomas Daley and Catherine McConnell Daley. William graduated from LaSalle Military School in 1942. He was an honored WWII Veteran having served in the US Navy and was awarded the Purple Heart. After serving his country, he went to work for and retired from the Watervliet Arsenal. William enjoyed music, old movies, horse racing, bowling, boating, smoking a good cigar, and most of all spending time with his family barbecuing turkey legs and potatoes. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His passion for various types of music was obvious as he was often heard singing or humming a tune and often listening to music. William also loved to play the numbers and never gave up the dream of a big payout someday. His charm, wit, and good sense of humor that stayed with him until the very end will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by his wife, Henrietta Korson and his siblings, Mary Ellen Daley, Thomas Daley, Edward Daley, and Jack Daley. Survivors include his six children, James Walls, Kathleen Walls, Patricia Daley, Mary Daley, William Daley, and Michele Daley; his ten grandchildren, Jessica Walls, Rebecca Ray, Nicole McGinness, Stephanie Mayr, Jamie Ferrara, Michael White, Kurt Houle, Brooke White, Jason Houle, and Jessica Daley and eleven great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call from 1pm to 4pm Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30am Monday, March 30, 2015 at St. Mary's Church, 119 Broad St., Waterford. Burial with military honors will follow in the family plot at St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford. The family would like to express gratitude to the staff of Community Hospice of Saratoga and VA Home Care for their thoughtfulness, compassion and care. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com