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William Jollay Obituary

Jollay, William Edward, 75, passed away May 14th at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Coconut Grove, FL and graduated from University of Miami where he studied Architectural Engineering. Bill was a devoted husband to his wife of 52 years, Barbara Johnson Jollay. He was a loving father to Lori Barrison (Brian), Linda Houghtaling, Bill Jr. (Kandi) and a caring grandfather to Jennifer, Katharine and Brian M. Barrison, Sarah Houghtaling, Vanessa and Zach Rinker. Bill was an avid and accomplished sailor, whose happiest moments were spent on the water with the sun on his face and a fair wind at his back. He will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m.,Thursday, May 19th at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 20th, Fred Hunters Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home, 6301 Taft St. Hollywood. www.fredhunters.com

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from May 16 to May 17, 2011.

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Tim Shea

December 28, 2011

I was saddened to hear of Bill's passing...a fine man and husband of Barbara and the best of fathers to Lori, Linda and Bill. We had some great laughs and memorable moments crossing the alley and on the boat. Bill was a real man.

DeeDee Belford Pierce

May 19, 2011

I am sorry for your loss, but glad to know he's not suffering any longer. He was a fighter and stayed with you as long as you needed him. He and you all will always hold a special place in our hearts. We wish you all peace.
Love
DeeDee and Betty

Mark Saltz

May 19, 2011

I was very sad to hear of Bill's passing. We worked together for many years and was someone whose opinion I greatly valued because of his career experiences and wisdom. He will be missed.

Ffrida Dunayer

May 18, 2011

I was very sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. I will always remember how he made me smile when he used to seat next to me at the office.
My sincerely condolences to his family.

Frida Dunayer
Saltz MIchelson Architects

Rhonda Milrot

May 17, 2011

Bill was always a special friend of mine at Saltz Michelson Architects. The announcement to everyone of his passing was feelings of love for him.

My sympathies to his family.

Rhonda N. Milrot,
Administrative Assistant

Laurie McDermott

May 17, 2011

My husband and I had such a nice visit with Bill and Barbara during the holiday's at Lori and Brian's. Know how hard these past months have been on his family. May the difficulties of the recent months fade and a lifetime of wonderful memories fill the hearts of his loved ones. May he rest in peace. With our deepest condolences for your loss, Laurie and Dennis McDermott

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