William V. Gargano

Dear Dorothy and Bobby,
Hi, I was so sad to hear about your Dad. We all loved Bill Gargano. My family loved your Mom and Dad. My love to all of you. I was sorry to hear about Billy too. I was talking about your Dad to my son Patrick. He is only 14 years old and I told him all about the Phillies and your Dad. My love to you both. Bob, my love to you in honor of your Dad. When I think of you Bob I think of all the fun we had as kids growing up on I street. Be well my old friend. ...

Dad,
Having been a part of your family for over 20 yrs. & Daughter-In-Law for almost 16 yrs, you were the best Father-In-Law a girl could ask for. You will be sadly missed, especially by your son, Bob & daughter Dorothy. I am so glad you were here with us this year to see the Phillies win the Championship! You were a wonderful person & had a well-lived life. We will Love you & Miss you Always! Rest In Peace, with your Beloved Marie!

Bill and my father, Sergeant Major Hugh J. Smith Sr., served in the Army together for many years at the US Army Recruiting Main Station in Philadelphia. They later worked together for the Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium and in the Phillies' farm system. Both had great stories of their many escapades. I knew Bill later when I worked at Veterans Stadium for the City of Philadelphia. I think Bill could easily have been elected Mayor in Martinsville, VA because of his work there establishing...

Uncle Billy is now at peace. I was blessed to be his second cousin. He was a wonderful man, and I think about him often. I will always remember his quick wit! Rest in peace Uncle Billy, you deserve it! Much love.

Bill, I finished the Ark! Noah. Thanks for being a great neighbor and role model, sorry I had no intrest in the Phils, but it was always fun when they came by to see you and play run the bases with us! You had great taste, I named one of my daugherts Kelly "Marie" after your Marie!

The Samuels Family would like to express our sorrow at losing a wonderful friend. I am sure he is up with my father, Bill Byrne going over old times. I will keep everyone in my heart & prayers. I will miss him.

Love from the Samuels

My heart and prayers are with your family at this time.

Bill was a wonderful man and a good friend of the Byrne family.