Longtime Amity Harbour and Lindenhurst resident Wilbert "William" Huggler, died March 1, 2008. He was 90 years old.

Mr. Huggler was an accomplished luthier, or violin maker, having studied under a world's leading master, Simone F. Sacconi. He obtained the highest achievement in his profession, an International Gold Medal from The Violin Society in 1976. He was also a devoted musician and golfer.

Mr. Huggler leaves behind his wife, Lois; his children: Ronald and his wife Francesca, Louis, Arthur and his wife Cathy and Ralph; his grandchildren: Renee, Andrea, Gina, Jamie, Erick, Eleonor and Tina; his great grandchildren: Kate, Anthony, Josephine, Will and Harrison. He was predeceased by his son, Robert.

He reposed at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home on March 3 and 4, 2008. A private service was held for friends and family on March 4, 2008 followed by private cremation.