Apr 10, 2022

William J. Graytok, 86, of Lake Placid, Florida, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, April 1, 2022, at his residence.

William was born on October 26, 1935, in Canonsburg, and was the son of Mary Bauer and Joseph Graytok.

William moved to West Palm Beach in 1981, then to Lake Placid in 1988, where he owned and operated the TG’s Caf and Avon Caf in Avon Park, Fla..

As a young man William started working at the Meyers Meat Market in Canonsburg, then went to work at the Forbes Steel Company.

William served his country with honors in the US Army, where he was assigned to the military police, and Army National Guard of Pennsylvania.

After serving his country, he continued working for Forbes Steel in Canonsburg, and remained for the next 20 years.

Moving to Florida in 1981, William began the next chapter of his life that he loved through to his final days.

William was a member of the St. James Catholic Church, in Lake Placid. He enjoyed biking, boating and fishing the local lakes, roller skating, gardening and loved to be with his family and friends anytime they could get together.

William is preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Lois.

He is survived by two nieces: Michelle Cox, Lori Ann Popiolkowski; two nephews: Gary Popiolkowski (Lori), Louis Popiolkowski Jr. (Lori); and one great-niece, Presley McRae (David); a great-great-niece, Blake Miller; and a great-great-nephew, Austin Miller.

In keeping with William’s wishes, services to celebrate his life were private for the family.

Words of comfort to the family can be made by visiting scottfuneralservices.com.

Arrangements entrusted to the Scott Funeral Home, Lake Placid, FL 863-465-4134.