William "Bill" Serong Late of Warrandyte
William "Bill" Serong died on 20 May 2024 aged 88 years.
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Anne Buchan — 25 November 2024
A good and holy Family Man; a giant of a couple, Bill and Ann, in the service of their own family and in caring for all children and their mothers. They respected the value of human life to the nth degree! I had the privilege of hearing them speak at a RTLA Conference and of sitting next to their daughter Caroline at another such Conference, at Xavier College auditorium, Kew!May Bills kind soul rest in eternal peace.
Kate Barry — 30 May 2024
Vale dear Billy, great friend and Godfather to my son Richard ( living in Thailand). Condolences and love to Ann. Lovely memories
Jillian Swann née Ormrod — 30 May 2024
Bill s mother Ruby Turner was a school friend of my mum Alvie Murphy. I recall as a small child visiting the family in Clifton Hill .Bill must have stayed with us in Geelong as a teenager and remember he would sing Danny Boy in a beautiful voice . A friend was a pupil of his in Ocean Grove and he had the girls, especially, in his class supporting Collingwood for all their lives.Mum visited you in ? Sandringham Ann and was happy to see how content you all were. My condolences, sadly I was unable to attend St Johns yesterday .
McLaughlin family — 29 May 2024
Condolences to Ann and the Serong family from the family of the late Phil and Mary McLaughlin.
Stan and Carolyn Vimpani — 29 May 2024
Dear AnnWe attended the service online as we are away. Our love to all the family Such a moving service and wonderful tribute to BillCarolyn & Stan
John-Paul Rice — 29 May 2024
Anne and team - thoughts and prayers with you all and genuinely sorry to not be there in person. Bill was a real inspiration for us: incredibly generous, great sense of humour, and always so kind. He inspired my own path into the law and my childhood memories are filled with images of he and Anne laughing. A wonderful life and legacy, we named our cheekiest boy after him. Kia kaha.
Samantha Rice — 29 May 2024
An inspirational, hardworking and compassionate man, his love of his family and his humility will always be remembered. Much love to all the Serongs.
Peter & Fiona McCormack — 29 May 2024
Frederick David LeDeux — 29 May 2024
Anne and Family,Unfortunately Pam and I are unable to be with you today. Thank you for ringing to tell us of Bill's passing.I go back as far as 1951 when we played against one another in school boy football, Again in 53_54 in Teachers' College games.Our connection at Ocean Grove Primary School in 1956 was a great experience.I have a coffee each week with a couple of his ex_students who remember him fondly.Our chats on the phone in later years were always fun.Accept our most sincere condolences.RIP Billy.Fred and Pam.(LeDeux).
Lisa Gillies Cooper — 29 May 2024
Bill gave me my first job as a 17 year old at his branch law office in Blackburn South. I will never forget his kindness such a beautiful man.Deepest sympathy to Anne and family
Ansell & Dawn Cooper — 28 May 2024
One of the nicest friends l ever had. Deepest sympathy to Anne and family.
John (and Gail) Larkins — 28 May 2024
One of the very best! Our paths first crossed when I was at college (Bill coached the Newman team to a memorable premiership in 1968). Then at the courts and more generally in the law plus socially many times over the years at the CullitysBless this House was always a standout performance-last heard at Shirley Cullitys 80th birthday.A wonderful man condolences to Ann and family.
Lynne Merrall (Honeychurch) — 27 May 2024
Dear Ann and family and all of Bills friends I send my condolences and prayers at this sad time. I was privileged to work with Bill in the early 70s, he was a happy and gentle man and a very fair boss. He was my mentor and teacher and my career was enriched from my time at Queens Parade Clifton Hill. RIP Bill, a kind Gentleman
Margie Maher — 26 May 2024
My dear Ann and family. The landscape of your lives will shift but always framed by rich stories and much love. Bill was front and centre and is leaving a splendid legacy in your large family.peace and love to you all.So glad I can attend the send off via zoom!
Diana Nicholas ( née Monahan) — 25 May 2024
To dear Ann and familyI cannot be at Bills celebration but I will be attending it Virtually But, who on this Earth can match BillsContribution to such an event , with such a Beautiful rendition of Oh Danny Boy as dear Bill gave to Gay and John on their passingI will most certainly be there in spirit
Joanna Kerr — 23 May 2024
A very kind, generous and humble man. My prayers for all of the Serong family at this sad time. Many great memories of times spent with family. With all the champions!
Val Hendy — 23 May 2024
Val Hendy. I have fond memories of Bill, I was his first client when he started practicing law in Mentone in the early 1960's. Myself and family dealt with Bill over the years for various reasons, and he always referred to me as his first client. He was a very nice man.
Barry Serong — 23 May 2024
Fairwell my uncle and mate. Your name and fame is alive and well in Echuca.
Geoff Walsh — 23 May 2024
My sincere condolences to Ann and family in your loss of Bill. I have known Bill for over 70 years through handball and football. However I only discovered in recent years that we were cousins. May God bless you and your family in these difficult times.
Wayne REICHA — 22 May 2024
My condolences to Ann and family. Each l enjoyed catching up with Bill when he came back to Terang as he was a wonderful supporter of our club because he said had such great memories playing for Terang . A true gentleman and great footballer.Wayne Reicha
Barbie — 22 May 2024
Dear Anne Cass Maddy and Bernie my sincere condolences to your family for the passing of bill he was a top bloke and very funny and bubbly man god rest his soul in jeasus name amen
DAVID LEAVOLD — 22 May 2024
Dear Anne and family.Love and condolences to you on this sad day.Bill was a top bloke,a respected teacher,fine footballer and sportsman.Above all, a devoted family man,husband and father.David Leavold and family.
jade — 22 May 2024
Dear Chris & family, Our heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the loving memories of Bill and wish you find strength and peace in such a challenging time.Take care, Jade