William "Bill" Rosbrook

William Burke Rosbrook (Bill), age 81, finished his work on earth and departed peacefully on January 31, 2023 after several days of prayers, stories and music with his family. Born on October 8, 1941 in Utica, NY to Walter and Genevieve (Burke) Rosbrook, Bill graduated from Kings College in 1963 and attended Albany Law School. He and his beloved wife, Janice, relocated to Syracuse for his first job with Melvin and Melvin Law Firm. Bill and Janice raised their four children in Camillus and Skaneateles. He practiced law in Syracuse for fifty years. He was partner in Melvin and Rosbrook, general counsel for Omega Acquisitions, incorporated Omega Wire Inc., and became president of Auburn Wire Division. He later served as Town Justice for Skaneateles and was a sole practitioner until his retirement. Bill was known to be a resourceful family attorney and an advocate for the underdog. Bill found joy in conversations with family and friends about everyday encounters and experiences. He enjoyed a full life of many interests. He was a friend of Bill W in the local community. His humor, his gentle manner, and his strong faith brought comfort to many. Bill was a fervent volunteer for many civic associations. He enjoyed being engaged in his community and held various leadership and board positions. He looked forward to volunteering at his children’s swim meets and ski races, and he was an annual volunteer at the Skaneateles Rotary Club’s pancake breakfast. Bill found great joy in his pursuit of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. He loved baseball and was a long-time fan of the Chicago White Sox. He preferred to walk when he played golf and was a member of Skaneateles Country Club. He loved his time with the James Joyce Club, the Green Gaters Running Club and the downtown Syracuse YMCA where he spent many lunch time hours making lifelong friends. In recent years, he loved to spend time at the Skaneateles Recreation Center. He and his wife shared their faith teaching religious education at St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s. His passion for outdoor activities and the arts was passed along to his children and grandchildren. Bill adored his wife, Janice (Truax) of 58 years. They met in eighth grade and Bill knew Janice was the one. He cherished being involved in his children’s lives, and he couldn’t wait to hear updates about his grandchildren’s pursuits and adventures. He loved to make them laugh with playful anecdotes. With love, Bill leaves behind his children Kathleen Hayden, Bexley, OH, Timothy (Joan), Rome, NY, Jonathan O’Brien (Suzanne), Bristol, RI, and Rebecca Battleson (Jay), Bend, OR; grandchildren Meghan, Peter, and Hannah Hayden; Kathryn, Benjamin, and Nicholas Rosbrook; Burke, Bryce, Margaret, and Lucienne O’Brien; and Kora Battleson. Bill loved his four sisters Mary Mondi (John), Gail Gorczynski (Daniel), Carol Jones (Willard) and Anne Lewis (Robert). He also loved his eleven nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his niece Laura Anne Lewis and his parents Walter and Genevieve. Calling hours are 10:00 to 11:00 on Saturday, February 4 at St Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church, Skaneateles. A funeral mass will follow calling hours. Arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, Camillus. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Father Champlin’s Guardian Angel Society, 259 E. Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 or online at www.guardianangelsoc.org or Mission Hill Missionaries, 222 West Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530 or online at www.millhillmissionaries.com/americas-mission Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com

William "Bill" Rosbrook

October 8, 1941 - January 31, 2023