KOTOW – William “Bill”
Born Wednesday August 08, 1945. Passed away Saturday January 18, 2025.
Bill passed away in his home on the 18/01/2025
He is loved and extremely cherished by all his family.
Funeral notice
Thursday January 30, 2025 - 10:30 am
William Sheahan Funerals Chapel, cnr High Street & Murradoc Road, Drysdale
Get directionsThe Memorial Service for William (Bill) Kotow will be held in our Chapel, cnr High St & Murradoc Rd, Drysdale on THURSDAY (January 30th) 2025, commencing at 10:30AM.
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Dear Priscilla & family
We have the pleasure of meeting Bill and youself last April when in Dublin.
Bill was a true gentleman and a pleasure to know. He was so young at heart and always smiling. We have a love memory of you both setting a very high standard of dancing Georginas birthday .
You are all in our prayers and thoughts. May ye find the strength to keep going.
May Bill rest in peace.
Peter & Mary MurphyJanuary 31, 2025 12:54 am
We cannot express how truly sorry to hear of Bills passing but we are so very grateful for the laughs and chats we were able to have last year. A dry quick wit and an absolute gentleman. Love John and Simone Higgins. Xx
January 30, 2025 10:43 am
Dear Priscilla, Asling, Lesley and Karen and families
So sad to hear of the unexpected passing of your calm caring and always supportive Bill.
Lots of love Jane Puli (Scott)
I just counted up the years of knowing Bill and it is 58 years.
Priscilla you will have lots of warmth in your heart remembering your loving life with Bill.January 30, 2025 10:02 am
Dear Priscilla and family, Gerard and I would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss.I have wonderful memories of the times I spent with you and Bill during my trips to Australia in 1973 and in 1976. May his kind soul rest in peace.
"Though we need to weep your loss,
You dwell in that safe place in our hearts,
Where no storm or night or pain can reach you."John O'Donohue, (On the Death of the Beloved.)
January 30, 2025 8:03 am
Dearest Priscilla, Ashling, Lesley, Karen Michael, John & Grandchildren,
We cannot express how sorry we all are for your loss of Bill. He was such a wonderful person and such great company to be around.
We have some great memories with Bill from our time in Melbourne and last April in Dublin with all the family, it was very special.
In our hearts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Your loving brother Vincent, Sheelagh, Alan, Jennifer & Julie x x
January 30, 2025 6:20 am
Dear Priscilla, girls and extended family. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I know Bill was a wonderful husband father and grandfather and will be sorely missed. Sending love and light at this difficult time. Love Annette and family.
January 29, 2025 6:59 pm
Dearest Priscilla, Aisling, Lesley, Karen, Michael, John & Grandchildren,
My heartfelt condolences to you all.
Thinking of you every day. I am so glad I had the opportunity to go home to Ireland last year and see Bill & Priscilla. I have fond memories of Bills BBQ’s during my time in Melbourne.
Bill was such a gentleman with a very kind soul.
I have no words of comfort for you right now as your heartache is so raw & the shock can be hard to comprehend.
As you navigate this grief journey know that you will always be in my heart and mind.RIP Bill xxx
Nicola
January 29, 2025 3:37 pm
Dear Priscilla and family, Thinking of you at this sad time. My deep condolences to you all. May Bill RIP.
With love, IlonkaJanuary 29, 2025 10:47 am
To Bill. Wonderful memories from a friendship that lasted over 60 years. Will miss you mate. Love from Roy and liz
January 29, 2025 9:19 am
Dear Priscilla, Aisling,Micheal, Lesley, John, Karen.
Rowan.Hugh, Georgie, Erin & Luke.We send our heartfelt condolence to each and all of you on the passing of dear Bill.
We are fortunate to have had Bill with us last Aptil in Ireland and he has left very happy memories for us and all the family.
Everyone who witnessed Priscilla and Bill dancing commented on the depth of their love and companionship.
We know that Bill held dearly to his heart, his daughters, his sons in law and his grandchildren.
We share in your great loss and our thoughts are with you all.Sorrowful feelings
Georgina & GabrielJanuary 29, 2025 7:48 am
Dear Priscilla heartfelt condolences to you and the family. May Bill rest in peace with love Patricia and family ♥️🙏
January 27, 2025 3:25 pm
SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF BILL’PASSING, CONDOLENCES PRISCILLA,AISHLING,LESLEY KAREN AND FAMILIES. REST IN PEACE BILL. LOVE SYLVIA,TONY PALMER AND FAMILY XXX
January 25, 2025 9:38 pm
Dear Priscilla, Aishling, Lesley, Karen and extended family, Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all for the passing of Bill. We were extremely lucky to know him as a friend for all these years and have grown up with the family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Love Tara, Loredana and John xx
January 24, 2025 12:19 pm