William “Bill” Gould of Suffern, passed away on Thursday, March 14th, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife Jean and their four children, Kenneth, Robert, Richard, and Carol.

During his high school years Bill met his wife, Jean, during a school break; the beginning of a loving relationship of over 65 years. In 1950, Bill continued his studies at Yale University, pursuing his love of theatre with his involvement in Yale Drama while excelling at his studies in Mechanical Engineering. He graduated in 1954 and was inducted into the the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. After his graduation from Yale, Bill and Jean were married on June 17, 1954 and moved to Cambridge, MA where Bill continued his studies at the Harvard Business School.In 1962, he began working with his father at Magnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC) and became the President and CEO upon the untimely death of his father in 1964. He would eventually step down as President and CEO in 2007, but continued to be involved on a regular basis as Chairman of the Board of Directors until his death.

Bill and Jean have served as Ramapo Republican Committee members for more than 50 years. They have been campaign managers and advisors to dozens of candidates, including State Senator Eugene Levy, Rockland County Executive Scott Vanderhoef, Rockland District Attorney Michael Bongiorno, and many local races. Bill supported many candidates with his advice and guidance on local and county-wide issues. Besides politics, he was a member of the Ramapo Town Planning Board, and the Board of Governors of the Tuxedo Club, where he was Chairman for several years in the mid 1980’s.

“Bill’s dedication and contribution to the Rockland County Republican Committee will always be remembered.” said Rockland County Republican Party Chairman Lawrence Garvey.

“William “Bill” Gould will be sorely missed by the Ramapo Republican Committee. Bill was a tremendous asset and source of knowledge. His commitment to the Town of Ramapo and the Republican Party never wavered. The committee thanks Bill for all his service over the years.” said Marino Fontana, Chairman Ramapo Republican Committee
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The family will receive visitors at Wanamaker and Carlough funeral home, located in Airmont, New York on Thursday, March 28th from 4pm-8pm. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Tuxedo Park, New York on Saturday, March 30th, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Suffern Free Library .