Celebrating the life of
William P. Friday
December 15, 1921 - May 31, 2009
William P. Friday
Tybee Island - William P. Friday, 87, of Tybee Island, Georgia passed away on May 31, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.
Mr. Friday was born in Stillwater, Minnesota on December 15th, 1921 to William and Hannah Friday.
A Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Friday saw action in the Mediterranean and Sicily and participated in the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. He attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, where he was awarded a B.S. in chemistry in 1950. After graduation, Mr. Friday joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation and served as a Special Agent until his retirement in 1977.
He was a former President of the Savannah Sport Fishing Club and Treasurer of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the American Legion Tybee Island Post, the Savannah Yacht Club and the LST 133 Association.
Mr. Friday is survived by his sons Marc, Philip, Kurt and Gregory, his daughter, Susan Friday Parker and 11 grandchildren. His wife of 48 years, Mary C. Friday, predeceased him.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:30 on Friday night at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church prior to the Rosary at 6:30.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery on August 27.
Remembrances may be made to the WW II Memorial of Chatham County, Veterans Council, P.O. Box 16561, Savannah, Georgia 31416 and St. Mary's Home for Children, 2170 East Victory Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31404.
Marc and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I only just heard about this today at Rotary when Linda Herdina asked me if I knew about your dad. Please know that we are thinking about you at this difficult time. My sympathy and love to your family, Fran
- Fran Harold, Tybee Island, GA
Bill Friday was.....No, it seems unreal to refer to him in the past tense....Bill Friday IS a one-of-a-kind fellow who just happened to be many things to those whose life he touched. And if you met him you are touched. I feel so privileged to have been one. People in Savannah knew that 'he wasn't from around here' but we were all glad we knew him. He made all our better. He will be missed -- but, he will be remembered.
- Bill Hinshaw, SA-FBI Ret, Lawrenceville, GA
to all the Friday family you are all in my thoughts and prayers. i will always remember you dad as a happy and friendly man. on any visit i ever had to your house your parents both welcomed me gladly, offered any refreshments available, and made me feel at home.
- tom mulherin, savannah, GA
I was a first office agent in Savannah in 1969. Bill's warm friendly personality and wise advise greatly contributed to my survival as a young inexperienced displaced New Yorker in the deep south. My prayers and condolences to all of Bill's family and friends. Ralph Iannuzzi FBI Special Agent 1968 - 1994
- Ralph Iannuzzi, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Bill, As a first office agent in 1971 you showed me how to get the job done without compromising your personality. Now that you are in heaven, can I still place an order for sausages? God bless and rest in peace. Dan Gibney FBI 1971-1998
- Daniel J. Gibney, Avon, NJ
Marc and Family,our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father.He was a fine man.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all-Much Love, Megan & Durward
- Megan and Durward Williams, Durham, NC
Dear Marc and Family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences, Frank and Deb
- Frank and Deb Antosca, Savannah, GA
Never down; a ready smile; always willing to help. A good friend and we will miss him. Grant & Nancy Meade
- Grant Meade, Savannah, GA
I worked with Bill in the Savannah FBI Office. He was always a gentleman, always had a smile and was pleasant to work with. My prayers are for his family to know God's peace at this time and in the days ahead.
- Faye C. Dyches, Savannah, GA
Bill was a fellow agent and a good friend. We worked together for several years. He will be missed. Gayle E. Rogers
- Gayle E. Rogers, Brunswick, GA
Condolences, Chris and Zina Ganas
- Chris & Zina Ganas, Savannah, GA
To one of the Greatest Generation, I will keep you in my heart and prayers. Thank you for serving our country both in the Navy and the FBI.
- Bill Pitts, Columbia, SC
Dear Family, I was so saddened to hear of Bill's death and please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Now Bill and Mary can play cards with John and Barbara. Look out for that! Much love to all the Fridays. Kathy
- Kathy Williams Shelton, Snellville, GA
The Police Association of Chatham Savannah wishes to express our heart felt sympathy during this tragic event. Our prayers go out to everyone who has been touched by Mr. Friday's passing.
- Eleanor Tyler, Savannah, GA
Dear Friday family,I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you always,I have great memories of your Dad,he will be missed Karen Williams
- Karen Williams, , GA
Marc and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I only just heard about this today at Rotary when Linda Herdina asked me if I knew about your dad. Please know that we are thinking about you at this difficult time. My sympathy and love to your family, Fran
- Fran Harold, Tybee Island, GA
Bill Friday was.....No, it seems unreal to refer to him in the past tense....Bill Friday IS a one-of-a-kind fellow who just happened to be many things to those whose life he touched. And if you met him you are touched. I feel so privileged to have been one. People in Savannah knew that 'he wasn't from around here' but we were all glad we knew him. He made all our better. He will be missed -- but, he will be remembered.
- Bill Hinshaw, SA-FBI Ret, Lawrenceville, GA
to all the Friday family you are all in my thoughts and prayers. i will always remember you dad as a happy and friendly man. on any visit i ever had to your house your parents both welcomed me gladly, offered any refreshments available, and made me feel at home.
- tom mulherin, savannah, GA
I was a first office agent in Savannah in 1969. Bill's warm friendly personality and wise advise greatly contributed to my survival as a young inexperienced displaced New Yorker in the deep south. My prayers and condolences to all of Bill's family and friends. Ralph Iannuzzi FBI Special Agent 1968 - 1994
- Ralph Iannuzzi, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Bill, As a first office agent in 1971 you showed me how to get the job done without compromising your personality. Now that you are in heaven, can I still place an order for sausages? God bless and rest in peace. Dan Gibney FBI 1971-1998
- Daniel J. Gibney, Avon, NJ
Marc and Family,our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father.He was a fine man.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all-Much Love, Megan & Durward
- Megan and Durward Williams, Durham, NC
Dear Marc and Family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences, Frank and Deb
- Frank and Deb Antosca, Savannah, GA
Never down; a ready smile; always willing to help. A good friend and we will miss him. Grant & Nancy Meade
- Grant Meade, Savannah, GA
I worked with Bill in the Savannah FBI Office. He was always a gentleman, always had a smile and was pleasant to work with. My prayers are for his family to know God's peace at this time and in the days ahead.
- Faye C. Dyches, Savannah, GA
Bill was a fellow agent and a good friend. We worked together for several years. He will be missed. Gayle E. Rogers
- Gayle E. Rogers, Brunswick, GA
Condolences, Chris and Zina Ganas
- Chris & Zina Ganas, Savannah, GA
To one of the Greatest Generation, I will keep you in my heart and prayers. Thank you for serving our country both in the Navy and the FBI.
- Bill Pitts, Columbia, SC
Dear Family, I was so saddened to hear of Bill's death and please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Now Bill and Mary can play cards with John and Barbara. Look out for that! Much love to all the Fridays. Kathy
- Kathy Williams Shelton, Snellville, GA
The Police Association of Chatham Savannah wishes to express our heart felt sympathy during this tragic event. Our prayers go out to everyone who has been touched by Mr. Friday's passing.
- Eleanor Tyler, Savannah, GA
Dear Friday family,I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you always,I have great memories of your Dad,he will be missed Karen Williams
- Karen Williams, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
