On March 25, 2018, Police Lt. William Wanser, III, of Farmingville, has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was as a First Responder on 9/11. He was 60 years old. William was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle as well as Lieutenant. William is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Susyn, two daughters, Kristen & Alyssa, son-in-law, Steven, and mother, Berta. William was a well-respected First Responding NYPD Lieutenant retired from the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn. He will be missed by all who have had the honor to know him. Memorial Services will be at the McManus-Lorey Funeral Home in Medford on Saturday, March 31, 2018, from 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm. In lieu of flowers, William's family suggests donation to the Lustgarten Foundation or NY Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund.