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William Walicki Obituary
William J. (Bill) Walicki Jr., 64, passed away peacefully the night of April 19, 2011. He was a much loved husband, father, brother, cousin, and friend. He was a man with a big heart who would do anything for the people he cared about. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Helen, and survived by his wife of 33 years, Jane, son, Jim, daughter, Aelisa, sister, Louise McHugh, and cousin, John ValGallas. As a young man Bill began working at International Harvester and, after 2 acquisitions and over 40 years later, he retired from Komatsu America as the Western Regional Service Manager. Visitation will be held at Shadow Mountain Mortuary (2350 E Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ) beginning at 5pm, Wednesday April 27th, with a short memorial service at 7pm. The casket closing and funeral procession from Shadow Mountain Mortuary will begin at 10am on Thursday, April 28th with a graveside service at Holy Redeemer Cemetery at 11am. Please visit www.shadowmountainmortuary.com to view the online tribute.
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Elizabeth Perino
May 31, 2011
Bill was a loving husband and father. His personality was larger than life and he will be missed.
With deepest sympathy.
Love to you all,
Elizabeth
Gary Reed
May 2, 2011
I worked with Bill for more than 25 years, at IHC, Dresser and Komatsu. I will miss his monthly telephone ca,,s updating me as to what Komatsu was doing. He always had the inside information and kept me infomed. I last saw Bill at the March 2011 Con Expo and the spoke for over 30 minutes. I was now so glad I spend the time with Bill. I have good memories of our business travel , when I came into his territory. I will miss him and our conversations. In ouur teleconversations , he always made me laugh.
Dave Porter
May 1, 2011
We were saddened to hear of Bill's passing. My condolences to his family. We worked together at International Harvester and he was my factory rep at SMA, all together it was over 20 years. In addition to working hard Bill and I shared many family stories. I know Bill loved his wonderful family very much. He was a great guy and a very good friend. He will be missed.
Ted & Mary Lee DeCoster
April 30, 2011
Jim, Aelisa and Jane,
Our prayers are with each of you as you grieve the passing of your dear Father and Husband. While the passage of time will ease your loss, love will heal the ache in your hearts. Surround yourselves with loving friends and family; tell stories, laugh a little and let the tears flow.
In sympathy,
John Whitecoe
April 28, 2011
I do not have the words to express the sorrow that I feel in the passing of my good friend.
Phil Worley
April 27, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Bridget Peyton
April 27, 2011
My deepest condolences go out to your family. I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I have heard many stories from Aelisa about her father and it was clear that he has been a very special part of her life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dick Middlecamp
April 27, 2011
Bill is one of the "good guys" that I had
the priviledge of working with during my
career with IHC, Dresser, & Komatsu.
I wish him God speed to his heavenly reward and God's peace & comfort to his
family.
Cloyce Lamb
April 27, 2011
I greatly enjoyed working with Bill at Komatsu and came to know him as a friend. I am very sorry for his loss.
John Simpson
April 27, 2011
Please accept my most sincere condolences.
Talena Oliver
April 26, 2011
Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your father, husband, and friend. I have been in your shoes, though a different pair, so I know that the most important thing for you now is love - your love for each other, and our love for you. Keep his memory forever in your heart; you will find strength there, and he will live on through you. I love you, and I am here for you - always.
Olga Rempel
April 26, 2011
Jim, please accept my deepest condolences for untimely loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family!
Olga
Caroll Nielsen
April 25, 2011
Mr. Walicki was certainly a part of our family at Bacon Universal Company in Honolulu and will be deeply missed. A kind and giving person who supported us well as a Komatsu Representive. Our humble condolences to the Walicki family.
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