"I am saddened to learn of my Uncle's passing today. He was the kindest most generous man. He was there for me when my Mother Marion passed away in 1983. I am glad to have the times I had with him. I loved him very much. Rest in Peace Uncle Bill."
In loving memory of
William F. Haska Jr.
June 8, 1931 - January 11, 2022
William F. Haska, Jr. (Wonderful Bill) passed away on January 11, 2022 at the age of 90.
Bill was born on June 8, 1931, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn to the late William Sr. and Cecilia (Clifford) Haska. He served as an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard in Brooklyn, NY. He married Elba Trujillo and they had four children. He attended Queens College to study law and then decided to become a member of New York's "finest" police force and was promoted to detective. He proudly served in New York City for 20 years and retired from the NYPD in 1977.
Later in years, Bill married Dolores Iecampo and relocated to her hometown of Detroit, Michigan in 1982. He moved into Indian Village and wanted to be a part of Detroit's renaissance, so he became involved in the real estate field. Bill was an entrepreneur and pioneer in contributing to the beautification of Historic Indian Village, Historic West Village, as well as East English Village.
He was a member of the Indian Village Men's Garden Club, The Detroit Athletic Club, and served as a Eucharistic minister at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was an avid bowler at the Detroit Athletic Club and lifelong Detroit Tigers fan.
Bill was the proud and loving father of his four children: Diane Haska, Sula Haska (Robert F. Bruno, Jr.), Barbara Gately and William Haska III (Akosua), and his three stepchildren: Marc Iecampo, Craig Iecampo and Elizabeth Hanlon (Joseph) in addition to his six grandchildren: Jack Gately, Grace Haska, Owen and Liam Hanlon, Nicole and Andre Iecampo.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife Dolores and stepson Marc.
Donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society at michiganhumane.org. Please feel free to share a memory, upload a picture, and/or light a candle at www.verheyden.org.
Tributes
"I have known Bill since 1994 when I moved to Alden Park Towers and started to attend Annunciation (Good Shepherd) Church. He and Delores were very welcoming and he became a good friend. After I moved to Chicago, he saved my house at 656 Van Dyke after it fell to foreclosure two owners after me. He is missed. Memory Eternal "
"My deepest condolences to the family!!! I always loved & looked up to Bill. That?s why I joined the NYPD & wore his badge number for several years.
Love, John Allcot & Family "
"I worked with Bill in Community Relations NYPD, and he always a gentleman with a perpetual smile."
"What a wonderful, rich, fully lived life! A Man for All Seasons, truly. My favorite memory is having lunch with Diane in a NYC restaurant and calling him. He told a joke, sang a song and had us all in stitches. Rest in peace, may he enliven Heaven and entertain the angels."
"Bill was a one of a kind, a special man. He loved people and they all loved him, especially the ladies. We met at the DAC and for years bowled together. So many fond memories an fun nights on the lanes. He coined many humorous Haska Bowling terms which we still use today. When Bill wasn't there, everyone would ask where he was and if he was OK? Looking at the pictures and video below you tell he was a great family man and he loved each and every one of you. He really new how to live and love life. He will be missed! Tim Teagan"