William J. “Bill” McEwen, 67, of 121 Clarence Street, passed away, Friday, March 22, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born September 8, 1951, he was a son of the late Loretta McEwen and Frank Chiodo.

On October 6, 1979, in Bradford, he married Cynthia S. Platko who survives.

Bill attended Bradford Area Schools. He had been employed at Corning Glass, McEwen’s Hedlund Glass and most recently retired for the Laborers International Union of North America, Local #603, where he had been a member.

He loved sports, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys, and New York Mets fan. He loved music, old movies and trivia games. A very special time in his life was when he was able to coach his three sons in baseball. For many years after coaching he volunteered his time umpiring Little League Baseball games for the Bradford Area.

His most favorite time in life was spent with his family and friends. For those who truly knew Bill, he was known for his giving nature. His outlook on life could best be described by the song of Frank Sinatra, My Way.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cynthia, his three sons, Charles (Arouna) of Charlotte, NC, Garrett (Dr. Caitlin Szczupak) of Ceveland, OH, Mitchell of Bradford, Pat Shuster of Cleveland, OH, who Bill regarded as a son, two grandchildren, Miles, and Malyna , of Charlotte, NC, two brothers, Francis Chiodo and Sam McEwen of Bradford , two sisters, Diane Meyers of Bradford and Judy Hannah of Armor, NY, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Art and Donald Chiodo.

At Bill’s request there will be no services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the directions of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com