Saratoga Springs - William "Bill" J. Greene, of White Street, passed away suddenly on Tuesday (Nov. 9, 2010) at his residence. He was 59. Born on April 18, 1951 in Saratoga Springs, he was a son of the late Almon Greene who died in 1986 and Mary (Reed) Greene who died in 2004. A lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, he attending St. Clement's Elementary School and was a graduate of the former St. Peter's Academy on Broadway (Saratoga Central Catholic High School). Employed for many years as a firefighter for the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, he retired as Captain following his disability. He was also a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 343. Survivors include his son, Matthew Greene; two granddaughters, Isabella and Sophia; his sister and brother-in-law, Kathryn and Lee Sanders; his brother and sister-in-law, James and Lyn Greene and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 6pm Tuesday (Nov. 16, 2010) at the William J. Burke and Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Interment will be private at the convenience of the family and there are no calling hours. Memorials may be made in his name to a charity of one's choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com