William D. Allen, 74, who served for 40 years at the Rochester & Monroe County EFCU, passed away on May 25. Allen’s finance career also spanned several years working in Wellsboro, Lawrenceville, Mansfield and Coudersport, Penn.
Allen enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing and water sports with his children and grandchildren and worked many years for the Henrietta community as treasurer of the Republican Committee. He also worked volunteering for prospective community servants and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Ducks Unlimited.
“Bill was a well-respected credit union leader who was also dedicated to his family and the community,” said New York Credit Union Association President/CEO William J. Mellin. “My thoughts and prayers are with Bill’s family and loved ones during this difficult time, and the New York credit union movement will miss Bill immensely.”
Allen is survived by his wife Sheila; daughters Dr. Ryanna Allen (Dale) Dimick and Raelyn Allen; grandsons Jack Allen, Luke William and Cole Ryan Dimick; brother Duane Allen; and several nephews, nieces and extended family and friends. He is also survived by his Rochester & Monroe County EFCU family and Crane School family.
Private services are scheduled and a celebration of Allen’s life will be held at a later date.
Remembrances may be made to Hammondsport Ambulance or the Lawrenceville, Penn. Volunteer Fire Department in Allen’s name.
Bill was all of these things and more! He was a sincere friend to the members of the Credit Union and went out of his way to help members make circumstances better for their families. As manager the Rochester Monroe County Employees FCU for 40 years, he served the community well and in many capacities.
He was also a great sportsman and family man, genuinely loving his family and particularly his grandchildren. May He Rest In Peace; we all miss him.
Sherry Ralston, Credit Union Board of Directors
A finer man never walked on this earth. He will be missed by many.