William “Buck” Criscone of Rotterdam and Altamont, died at home on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was 75.

He was born in Albany to the late Sylvester and Virginia Criscone.

“World renowned for his sense of humor, dance moves, the fear he instilled in all deer and fish in the Capital Region, and his willingness to do absolutely anything and everything to help those he loved, Bill will be immensely missed and fondly remembered,” his family wrote in a tribute.

“Bill never gave up on single-handedly keeping the New York State lottery and local casinos in business and hoping that Cher would one day realize they were soulmates,” his family wrote. “Bill was a retired employee of Owens Corning Fiberglass in Delmar, where he quickly became known for being a hard and determined worker, which he carried with him throughout his life in all that he did.

“Bill is survived by his wife of 38 years, MaryLou, who was the love of his life and inseparable partner by his side for everything that life brought their way. He is also survived by his three daughters Theresa (Rich Regels), Janet (grandson Jonathan), and Amber (Tomi Dapshi), and his two sisters, Virginia and Nina (Tom Schillinger), along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless near and dear friends including those at the Altamont American Legion, Rotterdam Eagles, and Altamont Veterans of Foreign Wars.”

His parents died before him, as did his twin brother, Sylvester, “all of whom welcomed him with open arms upon his passing,” his family wrote.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 11, at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 988 Altamont Blvd. in Altamont “as Altamont was a place near and dear to his heart,” his family wrote. “Please join us to share memories, stories, and laughs about the long and rich life he led and the amazing people by his side throughout.”

Memorial messages may be left at www.altamontenterprise.com/milestones.