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William Urso Obituary

August 27, 1944 - April 8, 2022 William Joseph Urso died at home in the arms of his loving wife Barbara, who he had been married to for nearly 43 years, and surrounded by his four children, Nicole (Jeremy), William (Lorena), Sam (Jenna), and Kate (Andrew). He was 77. Bill was the beloved patriarch of the Urso family and adored by his 10 grandchildren who called him Pap. In his final days, he happily learned that another grandbaby was on the way. One of four children, Bill was born to Samuel and Kathryn Urso in Pittsburgh, PA, part of a large Italian-American family that loved the Steelers and getting together for cards and Sunday supper. His older brother John died in 2016, and he is survived by sisters Linda Cline and Kathy Urso. Setting roots in San Pedro, Bill built a successful business and earned a well-known name as a general contractor. He was an active member of the community and Holy Trinity Church, where his children attended, and many of his grandchildren attend school. His sons continue his legacy. Will started Urso Air Systems, the top South Bay HVAC company, where Sam is general manager and Barbara is office manager. Bill's family and friends miss him dearly, his strength, humor and love, and will forever cherish the many years of wonderful memories and many words of wisdom he left with them. A viewing will be held at Green Hills Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, April 26, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 27 at 11:30 a.m. with burial to follow. Green Hills Memorial Chapel 27501 S Western Ave. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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Published by Daily Breeze on Apr. 19, 2022.

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Rocco&Bobbie Urso

May 10, 2022

Dear Barbara&family how blessed you're year"a of a bonding &precious life you both created our hearts are so saddened for you're Lol as but so many fulfilling memorieswill be shared by all we send our condolences and prayer"s

Rita Hallas

April 29, 2022

Barbara I want to give you and your family my deepest condolences and will keep you all in my prayers.

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Love, Diane and Pete

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Your favorite sister , kathy

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Audrey Horton

April 23, 2022

He has put in a charge of address, 1 (800) Heaven

Raymond Terrones

April 21, 2022

I´d like to offer my condolences to Sam and the other members of the Urso family, I didn´t know William, but was fortunate enough to have met Sam. I must say that William must have been a truly great and inspirational man, this is evident because of how Sam turned out. Sam is a kind and genuine person, he is the type of person that could only been raised by a loving and caring father. William may you Rest In Peace with the knowledge that you raised a son and family that will carry on with your legacy.

Sharon (your neighbor)

April 20, 2022

Will miss your waves, Bill so every now and then just give me a little wave from Heaven. Much care and love to the family he loved with all his heart. You were all so lucky to have him in your life.

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Dr Bob, family and staff

April 20, 2022

We will all miss my good friend and "Stiller" fan, Bill.
Thank you for lots of good memories and friendship over these many years. All our love to you and the Urso Family. God Bless All

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