William Babeu

William Babeu passed away at home at 65 years of age on June 14, 2023 from complications of chronic illness. Born in North Adams, Massachusetts on December 5, 1957, he graduated from McCann Technical High School and was a Master Welder by trade. His appreciation and respect for the tools of his trade made him an artist and craftsman. William loved metal, motorcycles, and essentially anything outdoors. Most often you could find him outside on the coldest day of the year in nothing more than a T-shirt complaining it was still too hot. A lifelong resident of North Adams, he spent these last years of his life living a quiet existence in upstate New York.

He is survived by BethAnne Goldup-Babeu, his "Bethie" of 16 years; sons, Jason Babeu (Amanda) and Joshua Babeu, daughters Wendy Czarnecki (Brad) and Felicia Underwood; grandchildren, Jacob Michael Babeu, Jason Joseph Babeu, Jr., Brandon Czarnecki, Ashley (Czarnecki) Thompson, Christopher Roberts and Jesse Burdick in addition to a collection of others he loved as his own; Auntie Squirrel, Shane (Carly), Matthew (Jessie, Colton, Theo), Brendan, Kristiana (Jeremy, Graham), Mac, Rylie, Aidan, and Adila. He is predeceased by his father, Homer "Sonny" Babeu; mother, Helen "Marlene" Babeu and his son, Nicholas Morgan.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in his name to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Sleep well, my giant.

Calling hours will be held from 1pm-3pm on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie, NY 12205. A memorial service at the funeral home will begin at 3pm.


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