William Edward Feeney passed away at his home in Utah on August 15, 2013. Bill was born in Los Angeles, California on March 31, 1936. Following high school and college, Bill joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country on various tours of duty. As a veteran, he remained active in the Marine Corps League in Nevada and Utah, participating in numerous projects to benefit returning veterans, military families, children, and the Devil Pups Program assisting new recruits.

In California, Bill was employed by the Cal-Dak Corporation and Kelley Manufacturing. In 1974 Bill and his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he partnered with his parents and brother in the hardware business, operating E & M Industrial Hardware, E & M Industrial Hose, Nevada Casters and Material Handling, and All Tool Repair. After the Feeney businesses were sold in 1997, Bill remained active with his business associates as a consultant and representative.

Since his retirement, Bill and his wife Belinda have resided in Dammeron Valley, Utah.

Survivors include Bill's wife of 49 years, Belinda Crane Feeney (SPHS '60); children Alicia Feeney Pasqualotto and husband Anthony, son Brendan Feeney, granddaughters Jillian and Carley Pasqualotto, sister Marie Feeney, all of Las Vegas; brother James Feeney (SPHS '58) and wife Maureen of Reno.

The Spectrum and Daily News, August 21, 2013