With the heaviest heart, William “Billy” Paul McBride of Port Byron, NY, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 2nd, 2026.
He is survived by the love of his life, Carol; two sons, Brian (Aimee) and Joe (Patricia) McBride; grandchildren, Alexas (Joe) Yorio and Parker McBride; and two great-grandchildren, Jameson and Paisley Yorio; sisters, Loretta Sears and Penny Poorman (Ron); brothers, David and Tim (Linda) McBride; his mother-in-law, Phyllis Walter; and several nieces, nephews, brothers, and sisters-in-law.
He is predeceased by his parents, Allen and Bernadine McBride; his sisters, Helen and Tina; and his 6-year-old grandson, Michael John McBride.
Bill took immense pride in running his own construction business for over 40 years. Though he loved hunting and fishing and all things Yankees, his most treasured role was being “Dad,” “Papa,” and “Big Papa.” Bill will forever be remembered for the way he would give the shirt off of his back to anyone who needed a helping hand. We couldn’t have asked for a better man, husband, father, grandparent, and friend. To know him was to love him; he will be truly missed by all. We know he is now fishing and hunting with his beloved grandson Mikey and all of his dear buddies on the other side who were waiting for him with an ice-cold Pabst.
Calling hours will be Friday, February 6th, at White Chapel in Weedsport from 4-7 PM.
As his final act of selflessness, Bill was an organ donor, changing countless other lives. The family requests any memorials wishing to be made be sent to: Make A Wish of CNY, 5005 Campus Wood Dr., E. Syracuse, NY 13057.
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