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William C. Sataline Jr.

1940 - 2014

BORN

1940

DIED

2014

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Windsor Locks Funeral Home

441 Spring Street

Windsor Locks, Connecticut

William Sataline Obituary



William "Bill" C. Sataline, Jr., 73, of Windsor Locks, CT loving husband of Gaile E. (VanNess) Sataline entered into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Hartford Hospital. Bill was born September 13, 1940, in New Britain, CT the son of the late William Sr. and Caroline Grace (Wood) Sataline. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Bill retired as Post Master from the East Windsor Post Office in 1996 after 35 years. During the 70's Bill served as was a Supernumerary Police Officer for the Berlin Police Dept. and also a former member of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Dept. Bill was a faithful parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Windsor Locks and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Msgr Greylish Council 3675 in Kensington. He was a member of the following, the American Legion Gensi-Viola Post No. 36, the Interstate Police Officers Association and the National Association of Post Masters Retired. Bill enjoyed spending time at the beach clamming, boating and fishing, but he cherished the time spent with loved ones. In addition to this wife, Gaile, he is also survived by his sister, Carol Richardson and her husband, Robert of Orleans, MA; three step-children, Elizabeth VanNess of Collinsville, CT, Michael VanNess and his wife, Robin of Riverton, CT and Eric VanNess and his wife, Jill of Agawam, MA; five step grandchildren, Jillian VanNess, Erica VanNess, Alan Hudak, Shavone Gauthier and her husband, Paul and Jason Mackay and his wife, Allyson and four step great-grandchildren. Bill also leaves his nephews, Seth Richardson and his wife, Hattie, Peter Richardson and his fiancé, Meredith; a niece, Katherine Carr and her husband, Kevin; great nephews, George and Henry Carr, Milo and Felix Richardson; cousins, Mary Centurelli, Roger Recck, Frank Sataline and his wife, Roberta and Donald Sataline and his wife, AnnMarie. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Sunday, July 27, 2014, from 2-5 pm at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks, CT. A funeral procession will gather at 10 am at the funeral home on Monday, July 28, 2014, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 am at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 52 South Elm St., Windsor Locks. Burial will follow in Maple Cemetery in Berlin, CT with military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hartford Hospital Fund Development, c/o Palliative Care, 80 Seymour Street. Hartford, CT 06102-5037. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com

Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 25, 2014.
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May the happy memories of William extend the spirit of him in you all and give you comfort.

Felice & Loring Carr

July 28, 2014

gayle sataline and family,
my thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family. bill was a fantastic person.
due to poor health i was unable to attend the services. god bless you all..
charlie carey

charlie carey

July 28, 2014

Gaile,
It is a sad day. We enjoyed Bill's company so much. We will miss him dearly. All the best in this trying times.
Love, Lynn & Mickey Sargent

John Sargent

July 26, 2014

We love you, Uncy. Rest in peace.

Pete Richardson and Meredith Anas

July 25, 2014

Holly Schiffert

July 25, 2014

Gaile, Beth, Mike, Robin and Eric,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was a wonderful man and always left me smiling. he had wonderful adventures to tell. i have very fond memories of him. I am thinking of you all and sending love and prayers your way,
Love Holly Ransom Schiffert

Holly Schiffert

July 25, 2014

Dear Gaile, I am so sorry to read about Bill in today's paper. What a great guy. Always remember that great smile and wonderful sense of humor. Prayers for you and the family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Pat Kupper Nielsen, USPS retired.

Pat Kupper Nielsen

July 25, 2014

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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Windsor Locks Funeral Home

441 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

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28

Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Robert Bellarmine Church

52 South Elm St., Windsor Locks, CT

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Maple Cemetery

Berlin, CT

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