Salt Point, NY, William "Bill" Budai, 80, passed away most peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024, at home, in Salt Point, NY.

Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, on April 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Michael and Geraldine Budai. He spent his entire life in Mid-Hudson Valley; his wife Susan Budai grew up there as well, and together they raised their family.

Many in the area knew Bill for his skills as a Master Mason. He was the long time owner of B&D Mason Corp. Bill built hundreds of homes and buildings in Hudson Valley. He mostly worked alone and was respected in the masonry community, his peers gave him the nickname "The Legend" which he truly is to this day.

Community was always part of Bills' life. He was an honorary member of the Salt Point Firehouse and an avid supporter of Heart of the Catskills. Bill also had a passion for less fortunate children by supporting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. Bill was a man of great wisdom, but few words...except during breakfast hour at the diner in Pleasant Valley, where he and Susan were regulars, catching up on the local happenings.

Bill fought mightily against his diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. Susan and Bill explored and tried every available remedy to battle Parkinson's.

Bill rarely sat idle...be it spending time working around the family farm "Brookside" in Delhi, NY, maintaining various rental properties, playing with the family dogs, or just poking around his own yard, he was always active. When not working, Bill, Susan and the family spent time in Aruba. Family was always paramount to him. From helping with home improvements to attending grandchildren's ball games, he was always there.

Surviving are his loving wife Susan; son Michael Budai and wife Jamie; daughter Lori Budai; daughter Billie Joanne West and partner Robert West; grandchildren Brandon and Sierra West, Michael and Austin Budai; great granddaughter Rudi Lou Budai; and faithful companions Tuxedo and Camber.

In accordance with Bill's wishes, there will be no visitation or memorial service. Private burial of his cremated remains will be at the convenience of the family.

Donations in Bill's memory may be made to: Heart of the Catskills, 46610 State Hwy 10, Delhi, NY, Delhi, New York 13753 or online at https://www.heartofthecatskills.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park, NY. Condolences may be left for the family at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com