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William Wanko Obituary

William "G" Charles Wanko, 43 William "G" Charles Wanko, 43, of Parkside, PA died tragically on April 27, 2013. Born in Chester, PA, he resided in Parkside, PA. He graduated from Sun Valley High School, class of 1987. "G" developed strong family values, a result of losing his only loved ones at an early age. He was a dedicated family man who took great pride in raising his sons and was the type of person and friend that was always willing to help others in need with whatever means he could. He worked numerous jobs to support his family including construction, sandwich shop manager and mobile DJ. He amassed a music collection like no other and dreamed of expanding his entertainment business. "G" will be missed incredibly. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joyceann Houser Wanko and his grandfather who raised him, Charles Houser. Survivors: Wife of 8 years, Michele L. Wanko (nee Socko), sons, Charles James and Nicholas Michael, mother and father in law as well as sisters in law, several nieces and nephews and many close friends who were considered his extended family. Visitation: Friday, 6:00PM-7:30PM, at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley, PA Services: Friday, 7:30 PM, at the Pagano Funeral Home, Garnet Valley, PA Interment: private. In lieu of flowers: donations in his memory may be made to the Wanko Boys Education Fund, c/o Sovereign Bank, 800 Town Centre Dr., Glen Mills, PA 19342 Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.paganofuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2013.

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Fr Pio Adamonis

April 27, 2025

Mass was offered for you my friend, this morning, Divine Mercy Sunday!
Your friend, Fr Pio

Fr Pio aka Peter Adamonis

April 27, 2023

Fr Pio aka Peter Adamonis

April 27, 2023

Fr Pio aka Peter Adamonis

April 27, 2023

Fr Pio aka Peter Adamonis

April 27, 2023

10 yrs and still seems like yesterday.
Forever loved and missed.
Your brother in Christ,
Fr Pio, aka Pete Adamonis

tracy p

May 1, 2014

You will forever be missed! I will cherish the memories I have and will never forget my 21st bday with you. Rip my friend.

Tracy P.

March 18, 2014

It's been almost a year Bro, and words can't express how much you are missed, taken from us way to soon, I pray you are at peace,

Good Fellas

Dose

May 15, 2013

I dont have words to express the loss we all experienced. G, you were one of my best friends. I loved going to Philly with you and buying tons of records... You always knew the deals!
Peace and love forever

Tracy Panagiotopoulos

May 6, 2013

My deepest and sincere condolences to the family.

Michelle

May 5, 2013

G, its been a long time ..and I wanted to be there to say goodbye and pay my final respects to you.. I said my prayers and watched the clock as I knew your service was happening, saying goodbye in my own way. I just can't believe that this is all real.. My sincere condolences to your family and your friends who are in such pain right now. My heart just breaks for them. May they take comfort in knowing you are watching over them with all your love.

May 4, 2013

This candle is for you G! it was a hard thing for all of us to go thru last nite saying our good byes. If anything comes from this its that distant and close friends all came together to support each other with your passing. you touched many and will be sadly missed but will always live in our hearts! Love you G! your friend always Stephen"Swammi"Schrass

May 3, 2013

My condolences to all of G's boys. I know how tight all of you were and the great times that you shared. I have not seen him for a few years but I remember all the great times at the LIB and just hanging out. The world lost a great one.
Joe "Moo" Hart

Carrie Burnell-McDevitt

May 3, 2013

You will truely be missed "G". Your legacy will go on with your boys and your spirit will remain in our heart forever.

May 3, 2013

Rest in Peace

Jill (Miller) Schott

May 2, 2013

RIP G. You impacted our lives in ways you will never know and you will forever be missed. May God hold your family in his loving arms and may He provide the comfort they need during this time.

mike miller

May 2, 2013

will miss you g had fun working with you and having you grow up with our family

May 1, 2013

Words can not express the way I feel,all the pain, sorrow,and anger will hopefully pass, but the memories will be with me forever. G, I love you, and I will never forget you, until next time, your Bro B

Kerry Savva

May 1, 2013

G,
Going into work Monday morning knowing you wouldn't be strolling in 5 minutes after me was one of most saddest feelings I've ever felt. We've been buddies for 15 years now, but have gotten really close over the last 2. You've been a great friend, my right hand man at work, and my go-to guy for all things personal and professional. You will be truley missed and never forgotten. A sad day on earth, but a great day in heaven brother. Rest in peace, I'll see you soon----Key

Chris Miller and Family

May 1, 2013

Rest in Peace G! You left us much too early but our entire family thought of you as our extended family. We are thankful to have spent time with you recently and we will always remember the good times! You will be dearly missed by many and may God Bless you and your family. We miss you already man!

Dan Miller

May 1, 2013

Yo G, I don't what to say...I am still in disbelief that you are gone. You were like a brother to me and I don't know what I am going to do without you. I will especially miss our frequent conversations about music and DJ'ing, let alone the memories we shared over the last 25+ years. I will do everything I can to look out for your boys and keep your memory strong. R.I.P. and I love you brother...Shade

Deborah smith

May 1, 2013

So sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you and his family... From Kamirah mom..

May 1, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Will keep the family in our prayers. The Farley Family.

May 1, 2013

Dear Michele,
Please accept my deepest condolances and sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you.
Sincerely,
Donna L. Brown

May 1, 2013

To Michelle and your sons and dearest Friends. My prayers are for everyone who is feeling a deep lost and for "G". May his memory carry on for the love of his family and friends. There are no words when a life is taken so suddenly; only the Grace of God will heal everyone's lost of their loving William Wanko.
With Deep Sympathy.Nancy Burnell Shedlo

Susan Ciach-Horne

May 1, 2013

My sincere condolences to all G's loved ones My prayers go out to his beautiful boys. It's been many years since I have seen him but I will never forget his kind soul Heaven gained a good one.

Anita Hudyma

April 30, 2013

Dear Michelle...words can't describe how sorry I am for the loss of your husband. I'm thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Stizz

April 30, 2013

It's hard to understand when something so senseless happens to someone so young and so full of life. Although we didn't hang out much more than a couple times a year, the times we did were always full of fun and laughter. "G" I'm gonna miss you my brother...REST IN PEACE!!!

Joseph Palombaro

April 30, 2013

Michelle I Am So Sorry To Hear About The Loss Of Your Husband and My Dear Friend "G" My Sincere Condolences and Deepest Sympathy Goes Out To You and The Entire Wanko Family On The Loss Of Their Loved One I Will Keep Your Whole Family In My Prayers In Your Time Of Need My Dear Friend "G" May You Rest In Peace For All Eternity ? ? ?

Michelle

April 30, 2013

My sincere condolences to G's family for their tragic loss. It's just uncomprehendable..
May he rest in peace and watch over you.

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