William A. 'Bill' Kaminski, 80, of Monroeville, died peacefully in his home and went into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Vicki J. (Lock) Kaminski; as well as his two sons, Matthew, 53, and Brian, 40. He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. and Marie A. (Fitzsimmons) Kaminski. His life was one spent in defense and service to others, especially children. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at the Plattsburgh Air Force Base with the Strategic Air Command. Upon being honorably discharged from the Air Force, he embarked on an over 55-year career in law enforcement. He achieved the rank of detective within the Monroeville Police Department while also being a pioneer in the narcotics division as the first undercover police officer in the department. After 'retiring' from Monroeville on the Fourth of July in 1994, he continued his work as an officer within the Kennywood Amusement Park family. This was when he would be affectionately known as 'Chief' to the many officers he was proud to mentor as the Chief of the Idlewild Park Police Department for a decade. Upon leaving Idlewild, his heart still was passionate about the protection of children. He founded the Background Investigations Unit with the Westmoreland County Children's Bureau, which was in charge of conducting investigations for applicants who wanted to foster children within the county and several neighboring ones. Because of his passion for defending children, he requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to PreBorn, PO Box 78221, Indianapolis, IN 46278. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., Monday, September 16, at the Murrysville Alliance Church in Murrysville, PA, with a service following at 12 p.m. Burial will be at Twin Valley Memorial Park in Delmont, PA. Arrangements entrusted to GENE H. CORL FUNERAL CHAPEL INC., AND CREMATION SERVICES, OF MONROEVILLE. Condolences may be made at www.corlfuneralchapel.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.