With profound sadness we announce the passing of William James McAdams, known to all as “Mac” our loving and devoted father and friend to all whose lives he touched on his journey here on earth. Mac will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, every one’s Santa Claus for his giving and generous soul and a US Army veteran.

After being diagnosed with cancer in early March, due to pandemic, Mac spent his last 10 weeks with his son Kevin’s family in Florida.  During this time he was surrounded by love and made virtual connections near and far with many friends and family.  He enjoyed family meals, got to sleep in late and watch old western movies.  On the morning of May 17, 2020 at 3 am he left us peacefully listening to Frank Sinatra, “I did it my way” with his son by his side. 

Predeceased by his devoted wife Ann, son William James Jr, brothers George and Vincent.

Mac was the beloved father of Margaret (Dominic), Kevin (Tracy), Pattiann (Aaron), Bernadette (Jimmy), Annmarie (Joseph) and Father in law to Margaret.

Proud grandfather of Kristin, William, Cassidy, Dylan, Sebastian, Annie Rose, Jamison, Tyler, Jackson, Hudson, Sean, Markus, Gray, Anderson, AJ, Rowan, Rydan, Randon, Christopher, River, and Raine.

Brother of Bobby and Dennis (Connie) and brother in law to Marge Murphy (Jim) and Tom Murray (Mary).

Born in Bronx, where he resided most of life he enjoyed playing stick ball in the streets and delivering papers.  At a young age Mac enlisted to serve in the army for his country.    In the weeks prior to serving in the Vietnam War he met the love of his life and after just a short period they were married before was deployed.  

Mac returned back to Yonkers where he raised his family.    Before having his own kids Mac became a dad to his brother Dennis after his mom’s death.  He worked as a NYC Sanitation worker where he was awarded a medal of honor for assisting a lady during an armed robbery while on duty.  He touched many lives in Woodlawn where he coached youth baseball teams, and was involved in boy scouts.

Mac was a regular at the Bajart Post where he loved to share a pint and story.   Every Christmas Eve Santa Mac would travel to many families creating special memories.

In his later years he enjoyed travelling the world to spend time with is grandkids always wearing his patched jacket and Vietnam hat.  He got some much joy caring for his grandkids and spoiling them with long walks, trips to the store for treats and tinkers and all 21 of them made him proud.  

A celebration of Macs life will be held at a later date this summer where we can all celebrate the legacy of MAC.