William E. Burroughs

Age 79, of Chatham Village on Sunday, December 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Margaret (Casale). Father of Sarah E. Burroughs, Kathleen A. (Anthony) Trehy and Anne E. Burroughs; brother of Ellen M. Kelley, Martha A. Burroughs and Paul F. Burroughs; grandpa to Samuel J. Trehy and Abigail M. Trehy; also survived by beloved nieces, nephews and many cousins. Bill graduated from Central Catholic High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He spent 56 years in the commercial real estate industry, including working with his father at Beynon & Co. followed by more than 40 years as President of Scott & McCune Co. In 2004, he joined the RIDC of Southwestern Pennsylvania as VP of Development, leading the effort to purchase and redevelop brownfields to usable space throughout the region. Bill served on several boards including The Early Learning Institute, which specializes in early intervention to give children with developmental delays the best chance for success. Known to many as "Skillets", Bill was an excellent cook and and bread maker. He relished weekends and summer vacations spent at Van Buren Bay, NY where he formed many lifelong friendships. Bill was an avid golfer who enjoyed a good competition as well as just getting out to play with family and friends. In his youth, Bill enjoyed music, as an avid trumpet and trombone player, and athletics such as handball, tennis, and weekly duckpin bowling. Memorials may be made to The Early Learning Institute (telipa.org) or Gallagher Hospice. Family and friends welcome Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., WM. SLATER & SONS INC., (412-381-3345) 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington, 15211. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10:00 a.m., at St. Mary of the Mount Church. Burial will be private to the family.