Stephentown – William R. “Billy” Chittenden, 54, died Sunday, January 18, 2015, at the Whittier Skilled Nursing Center in Ghent, NY. Born in Troy, NY, on May 21, 1960, he is the son of Howard J. Chittenden, Sr. of Stephentown, NY, and the late Arlene T. Yerke Chittenden.
attended Berlin schools and was employed by the Rensselaer County Highway Department, Van Rensselaer Manor and last by Troy Sand & Gravel as a diesel mechanic before his accident.
He enjoyed dirt bike trail riding and being with his friends.
Billy’s father survives him. Billy is the brother of Sandra L. and husband Thomas Owens of Spring Valley, NY, Tina L. Chittenden of Stephentown, Hugh B. and wife Deanna Chittenden of West Ghent, NY, and the late Howard J. “Dooley” Chittenden, Jr. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family under the direction of the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home in Stephentown. There are no calling hours.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Whittier Activities Fund, 1 Whittier Way, Ghent, NY, 12075. A condolence book can be accessed at ParkerBrosMemorial.com.