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Fr. William "Bill" Zandri

Rapid City, South Dakota

Nov 10, 1945 – Aug 18, 2025 (Age 79)

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BORN
November 10, 1945
DIED
August 18, 2025
AGE
79
LOCATION
Rapid City, South Dakota

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Fr. William "Bill" ZandriFather William "Bill" Andrew Zandri, 79, Rapid City, S.D. passed away on August 18, 2025. He was born November 10, 1945 to Levio and Mary (Dowling) Zandri in Ridgefield, Conn. joining his older brother, John. His sister, Ann, joined the family three years later.Fr. Bill...

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Rest in peace now Father Zandri, I don't think I said thank you enough for all that you did for our family, starting with our brother when he was ill, marrying my husband and I , helping with the burial of our daughter when we were deployed overseas, the countless prayer and teachings you shared, endlessly and unselfishly. You will never be forgotten, and you are forever loved by all of our family.

Father Bill, who is one of the priests in my life, that I could feel really comfortable with. He had a sense of humor, and also could be very serious about things like his service in Vietnam. RIP my friend. He always introduced me as his boss. He said I was Bossy.Rest in Peace my friend.

I knew Fr. Bill from a time I taught at St. Martins and admired his interaction with teens. His honesty and forthrightness earned their trust. He was trusted by the most skeptical kids.

I have fond memories of Fr. Zandri´s spiritual help with many hospice patients. He was also devoted to Veterans and officiated at many funerals. We appreciated his wonderful support to our Hospice patients. Dodie

Father Zandri was one if my very favorite priests. He was so caring and took care of everyone. My mom who died 2 years ago thought he was the best priest ever.

Fr Zandri was the Veteran's Pastor. He honored all veteran's with by a fallen soldier pewter to the family's. He will be missed by all Knights of Columbus members.

Father Zandri served his congregations with dignity, kindness, humility. Peace to Father, his family, his friends.