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William Massolia Obituary
He was born in West Frankfort, Illinois to Vittorio and Lucia Massolia.
Bill worked as a foreman in machine shop factory early on and later became the Manager of a Memorial Park. He enjoyed fishing and boating and especially golfing. He originally was a caddy as a teenager and began golfing at that time. He played golf for over 80 years playing his last round at age 98.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis Massolia (Iacono); his brothers, Don and John; and his daughter, Micheline. He is survived by his three children, Lisa Bishop (Brad) of Venice, Florida and Roaring Gap, North Carolina, William J Massolia, Jr. of Chicago, Illinois and Diane Lydic (Bruce) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; step children, Brad Bishop (Becky) and Brett Bishop (Amanda); great-grandchildren, Tiffany Hurley, Garret Bishop and Tallan Bishop and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 at San Antonio's Catholic Church in Port Charlotte, Fl. A reception will be held immediately following the service at Kingsway Country Club in Lake Suzy, FL.
Donations can be be made in memory of William to Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238. Kays-Ponger and Uselton Funeral Homes in Venice is serving the Massolia family.
Online condolences may be submitted at www.dignitymemorial.com.
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Fred & Carol Taylor
February 14, 2019
Lisa, Diane, Bill and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, but we also know he is now at peace. We treasure our times spent with both your Dad and your Mother. So many great memories. May he RIP. Our love, sympathy and prayers to all of you.
MT
February 14, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you in your time of need.
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