William Vincent Carelli

William Vincent Carelli, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, he was 81 years old. William was born October 27, 1941 in Dobbs Ferry, NY, the son of Vincent and Rose (Gernivivo) Carelli.

For many years William worked for Nevis Labs doing research science for Columbia University. More recently, he worked for Ulster County and retired as the Maintenance Supervisor. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed gunsmithing, and was a talented artist with a brilliant mind. William had a real passion for Lionel Model Trains and was well versed in World War II era history. The only thing more important to him than his German Shepherds, Max, Lugar and Katie, was his family. He loved being a father and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

William is survived by his children, Dawn Schulze and her husband Tom of Croton-on-Hudson, William Carelli of Kerhonkson, and John Carelli and his wife Amanda of Accord; his grandchildren, Thomas, Danielle, Darren, Isabella and Olivia; and by his beloved German Shepherd, Katie. He is also survived by his brothers, Nicholas and Anthony, and by his Aunt Elizabeth Kawalchuk.

Visiting hours will be held Friday, February 17th from 3-6pm at Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The funeral service will be on Saturday the 18th at 11am at funeral home followed by burial in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson.