GELNAW, William P. Sr. The unofficial mayor of every town in which he lived, passed away on November 6, 2016 at his home in Jupiter, Florida, after a valiant battle with cancer. Bill was 84 years old. He was born on September 20, 1932 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Arthur and Anna Rae Gelnaw, and spent most of his life in the great state of New Jersey, growing up in Westwood and raising his family in Park Ridge. He had an easy smile, a warm and engaging personality, a positive and generous spirit, and a zest for life that was contagious. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 61 years, Ellen, his five children, Mark (Kim), Bill (Michelle), Tim (Lisa), Rob (Chris) and Susan (Chris); and 14 grandchildren: Chris (and spouse Angela), Katie, Ryan, Tyler, Samantha, Matt, Amanda, Harry, Hannah, Brendan and Colin Gelnaw, and Jack, Ally and Kelly Boyle. He is also survived by his brothers Donald and Kevin. William was preceded in death by his brother Arthur. The family is committed to carrying forth their patriarch's legacy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:00 am, St. Christopher Catholic Church, 12001 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. Burial will follow at Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project ( woundedwarriorproject.org - please donate in memory of William P. Gelnaw, Sr.). Online condolences may be made at aycock funeralhomejupiter.com.