Background
McFarland, William J. was born on April 1, 1924 in Buffalo.
consultant social services administrator
McFarland, William J. was born on April 1, 1924 in Buffalo.
Bachelor of Science, Canisius College, 1949. Master of Social Work, University Buffalo, 1956.
Caseworker, Catholic Charities Buffalo Inc., 1949-1950;
district office supervisor, Catholic Charities Buffalo Inc., Jamestown and Niagara Falls, New York, 1950-1956;
community organization specialist, Council Social Agilysys, Buffalo, 1956-1959;
budget director, United Fund Buffalo and Erie County, 1959-1962;
president, United Way Buffalo and Erie County, 1962-1985;
retired, United Way Buffalo and Erie County. Member of national professional advising committee United Way American, Alexandria, Virginia, 1978-1984. Treasurer United Way New York State, Albany, 1982-1985.
Board regents Canisius college, since 1984. Board directors, president Coord. Care Management Corporation, Buffalo, since 1980.
Member president's council National Health and Welfare Retirement Fund, New York City, 1980-1985. Sergeant United States Army, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Academy Certified Social Workers.
Son of William S. and Eleanor K. (Molloy) McF. Widowed; children: Mary Beth McFarland Devine, William J. Junior, James M., Robert P., Timothy J., Daniel F.