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WILLIAM DESIMONE, JR., 78, of Cinnaminson, NJ, January 5, 2010. Bill was born in Phila and moved to Cinnaminson in 1969. In 1949 he graduated from Bok Vocational, diploma in watch repair. He worked for various jewelers on Sansom St, Phila. In 1957, he opened Wm. DeSimone Fine Watch Repair on Jewelers Row. Bill was a member in good standing with the Jewelers Board of Trade. In 1989 Philadelphia Magazine awarded him "Mr. Fix-It." Jewelers Row will miss the finest watch mechanic known to its history. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa in 2003. He is survived by sons, William III (Angela), and Ronald; daughter, Lisa DeSimone- Howard (William); brother, Joseph; sister, Lisa Rabattino; and 5 grandchildren. Viewing Mon., Jan. 11, 2010, 7 to 9 P.M., and Tues. 8:45 to 9:45 A.M., at MOUNT LAUREL HOME FOR FUNERALS, 212 Ark Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Tues., 10:30 A.M., at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 42 W Main St., Moorestown. Entombment Lake-view Mem. Park in Cinnaminson.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jan. 10, 2010.

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Doreen & Michael Horan

January 10, 2010

My deepest condolences are with all of you during this difficult time. I know that Aunt Theresa and Uncle Willy are now together in heaven watching over you.

Suzanne Coll-Fox and Rafael Ortiz

January 10, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

aunt peachie and uncle mike arrivello

January 10, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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