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Willam J. Raggio

Reno, Nevada

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William J. Raggio"Statesman, Leader, Friend"Oct. 30, 1926 Feb. 24, 2012William John Raggio, Jr., former Washoe County District Attorney, the longest serving state senator in Nevada history, successful gaming attorney, and one of Nevada's most admired citizens, died of respiratory illness while on...

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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I have fond memories of Bill when he would come to me for his eyewear and just sit and chat about life for over an hour many times. He was very generous with his time and had a great wit. Always very dapper and had a great smile. See you on the other side old friend.

From the Thomas Family, Honora "Honey" Maguire, John Jr., and Michele Ann Thomas, our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to the Raggio Family. God bless you Bill. John Jr. Reno, Nv.

Bill was a very close friend of my parents, Pug and Lee Sandars. We were always over at their house or Leslie was at our house. One of the most fun times was when my parents would have pool parties for the grownups. When Judy and I would have to go to bed we would 'spy' on the grownups and laugh at their antics. As the night would go on we would wait to see who would shove who into the pool fully clothed! Those were the good old' days.
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With deepest sympathy to Senator Raggio's family; may the Lord keep him and his family. Senator Raggio, thank you for all you did for your family, the community and Nevada. God bless you and your family.

Yes Bill will be missed by many.
He gave to many, his wonderful talent and understanding of many problems that he solved. It will always be a pleasure of recalling the first meeting with your father, and getting to know you.Meeting many times at the Elks Club.
God Bless you!Rest in Peace.
Ciao Paisano
Tony Oliverio

Dear Dale, Leslie and Tracy: I am deeply saddened by the loss of Bill. He was always a special person to me and I remember all of the fun we had together. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a wonderful man and what he did for Nevada will never be done so well again. With Love, Barbara Coles Marinoff

Dale, Leslie and Tracy, Our thoughts are with you. Bill Raggio truly made Nevada the great state it is today! Best regards, Jimmy Minor

Dale, I was so sorry to hear about Bill. He was a wonderful friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nell Lawver

I am so sad for your loss. Bill was in the D.A.'s office with my father and I know they were friends and offered each other the best in any challenges. It was a privilege to share with Bill and Dorothy the clam dinners with my folks and us lil' girls watching the big folks eat those icky things. Bill served Nevada well and we send our wishes for your peace - Paddy Mulcahy Jonas