William J. Vignola

William J. Vignola, 84, of West Chester, PA and formerly of Aston, PA passed away on January 20, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1931, William was the son of the late John and Rose (McCullough) Vignola. William was a graduate of John Bartram High School in Southwest Philadelphia, where he was captain of the football team. He then graduated from Gettysburg College, where he played football for them as well. He later earned his M.B.A., from Drexel University. William served honorably in the US Army, stationed in Fort Eustis, VA. Upon discharge, he began working at RCA for a short while before becoming an engineering estimator for Boeing, Ridley Park, for over 30 years. He was an avid and loyal Phillies fan and follower of Villanova Basketball. He enjoyed vacationing at the Jersey shore with his family and later in Naples, FL with his wife. Most importantly, he loved attending any event that involved his 7 grandchildren of whom he was so proud. One of his favorite and most cherished traditions was taking his children and later, grandchildren to the Thanksgiving day parade, rain, wind, sleet or hail he would be there! He was the husband of Mary J. (Gray) Vignola; loving father of Jill Marie Shaddock (William) and Susan M. Dunphy (Mark); loving grandfather of Molly, Kevin and, Christopher Shaddock, Julie, Brendan, Kieran and Patrick Dunphy. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert and Jack. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday Eve, January 27, 2016 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000 and to his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Thursday, January 28, 2016 at SS Peter & Paul Church, 1325 Boot Road, West Chester, PA 19382. Interment will be at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Bishop Shanahan Turf Campaign, 220 Woodbine Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335 or www.shanahan.org Online condolences at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.