Saratoga Springs, NY - William C. Hobbins, Jr. passed away Monday, March 8, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. He was 71 years of age. Born on August 7, 1943 in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of William and Eleanor (Rogers) Hobbins. He graduated from Yonkers High School in 1961. Bill moved to Saratoga Springs, NY in 1972 with his beloved wife, Maxine (McConnell), of 52 years. He retired in 2000 after 37 years with NY Telephone/Verizon. Along with Maxine, Bill is survived by his three children, William (Pam), Charles (Cheryl) and Timothy (Shavon) all of Saratoga Springs; his sister, Roseann Johnson of Old Bridge, NJ; three grandchildren, Sydney Hobbins, Sean Hobbins and Chauncey Valentine-Hobbins all of Saratoga Springs and many nieces and nephews. Bill loved golfing, traveling, cooking for his family and spending time with neighborhood friends of 42 years. He was an avid Yankees and Giants fan. Relatives and friends may call from 6 to 8pm Friday, March 13, 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 held at St. Mary's Church, 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 10:00am. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 167 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.