William "Bill" Tarapczynski, 55, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 12, 2020, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Leo and Eleanor (Jones) Tarapczynski.

Bill was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where he attended local schools. He was employed by Bowl-O-Drome for several years. He enjoyed cooking and baking, and especially enjoyed spending time with his beloved family and cat.

Bill is survived by his children, William Tarapczynski and his step-daughter, Lynn Bennett; his nieces and nephews, who he helped raise, Christina Tarapczynski, Beth (Joe) Bandamer, Tara Tarapczynski and Jeffory Tarapczynski; his siblings, Mike (late Patricia) Tarapczynski, Jim (Carol) Tarapczynski, Gina Tarapczynski, and Bob Tarapczynski, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, who he loved dearly. He was predeceased by siblings, Rick, Hal, Sue, Joe, Tim, and Mark Tarapczynski.

Visitation will be on Monday, August 17 from 5 – 7 P.M. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, where Bill's funeral services will follow at 7:00 P.M. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.