Mr. Francis William "Bill" Fullem

SAFETY HARBOR, FL/UTICA – Mr. Francis William “Bill” Fullem, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. Bill was born in Utica on September 27, 1939, the son of Francis Donald “Don” and Margaret (Jones) Fullem. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School and graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in 1958. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Donna M. (Martin) Fullem on September 27, 1958. The blessing of their union brought three sons and three grandchildren. Bill worked as a milk man for one year until becoming among the first hires at the Utica hub of United Parcel Service. Bill was a delivery driver for 38 years and took great pride in his job and everything he did, being honored for 37 years of driving without an accident. He served as the Union Delegate for UPS and balanced his work life as the announcer of Notre Dame HS basketball, coaching all three of his sons at the Cornhill Little League where he also served as President. Bill and Donna volunteered a lot of time to the Blessed Sacrament Parish with Bill coaching the Blessed Sacrament High School CYO basketball team for more than 10 years including winning a city title. Bill and Donna loved to go camping and traveled all over the U.S. as well making trips to Ireland and Hawaii, their two favorite places. They wintered in Hollywood, Florida for many years in order to see their sons and grandchildren who lived in Florida. Bill is survived by his sons, Mark J. Fullem, and Dr. Brian W. and Annemarie Fullem; along with three grandchildren, Kenny Fullem, Aidan Fullem, and Erin Fullem; sisters-in-law, Patrica Carrol, Mary Martin, and Cathy Fullem (wife of the late James J. Fullem). Bill held close to his heart the memories of his son, Kevin P. Fullem; three brothers, Donald, James J., and Paul Fullem; as well as his brother in-law, James M. Martin and his wife Philomena M. “Phyllis” Martin who preceded him. He was also predeceased by his nephew, Kenneth Fullem, who gave his life to his country while serving in the United States Marine Corps. In honoring Bill's wishes, inurnment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family. This obituary was lovingly written by Bill’s family

Mr. Francis William "Bill" Fullem

September 27, 1939 - April 23, 2026