William Wozniak

William Wozniak NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. William M. "Billy" Wozniak, 48, of North Smithfield, R.I., formerly of Franklin, died suddenly Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, R.I., shortly after his arrival. Born Dec. 10, 1959, in Buffalo, N.Y., a son of Donald E. and Gertrude C. (Vogt) Wozniak of Bellingham, he had lived in Franklin and Bellingham for many years before moving to North Smithfield. He was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Blackstone Valley Technical High School in Upton, Class of 1978. Mr. Wozniak served in the United States Air Force and attained the rank of staff sergeant. For more than 25 years, he was the owner and operator of Bill's Kitchen & Bath. He was a former member of the Bellingham Planning Board and the Bellingham Business Association, and was a member of the Blackstone Valley Harley Davidson Owners Club. His interests included riding his motorcycle and spending time on his boat. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Wozniak and Jessie Wozniak, both of Swansea; two brothers, Atty. John Wozniak of Blackstone and Donald E. Wozniak II of South Boston; and a sister, Donna Marie Griffiths of Franklin. He was the brother of the late Roger T. Wozniak. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 8:15 a.m., from the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St. (www.franklinfuneral.com), with a funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, 1 Church Square, at 9 a.m. Interment will follow in the family lot in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday, Dec. 2, 4 to 8 p.m. If desired, donations in his memory sent to the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, 51 Sleeper St., Boston, MA 02210 would be appreciated.