William G. Tanno, born February 4th, 1943, in Schenectady, New York, passed away on Friday, November 6th, 2026.

Pre-deceased by his parents Frank and Jennie, Tanno and sisters, Mary Nodar and Anne Nolan

William was born and raised in Schenectady, where he built the foundation for a life centered around family, hard work, and dedication. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1961 and later attended Hudson Valley Community College.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, William dedicated 40 years to the commercial telecommunications industry. He began his career with Western Electric and continued through the industry, ultimately retiring from Nokia.

William is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; his daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Jason Kunderas; and his beloved grandson, Ryan Grates.

William will be remembered for his dedication, the life he built, and the love he shared with those closest to him. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.