Saratoga Springs, NY - William J. King passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2014 at his home. He was 84. Born April 19, 1930 in Saratoga Springs he was the son of the late William H. King and Katherine (Keeley) King Donahue. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Guam, from 1948 and received an honorable discharge in 1955. William was a chef for 35 years at the Wilton Developmental Center in Wilton. He was a true fan of horse racing but his greatest love was spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by his step-father, Thomas Donahue, Sr. and two step-brothers, Thomas, Jr. and Donald Donahue. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Mary (Welden) King; three children, Wayne (Elsie) King, Wendy (Don) Taylor and William (Kathy) King; three grandchildren, Erin Gardner, Afton King and Nicholas King; three great-grandchildren, Hailie Gardner, Wyatt Gardner and Antonio Payano; two brothers, Jack (Nancy) King of Saratoga Springs, Paul (Mary) King of Malta; three sisters, Kathy (Tom) Bosley of Saratoga Springs, Peg (Joseph) Migliaccio of Casanova, VA, Agnes (Frank) Welden of Greenfield Center as well as several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7pm Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 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 10am Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. Donations in his memory may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Alzheimer's Association Capital District Region, Pine West Plaza, Building 4, Suite405, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205 Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.