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William Given Obituary

Age 87, September 19, 2020. Loving husband of the late Mary (nee Galdi). Father of Mitchel (Barbara), William, III (Marie), and Robert (Kathleen). Dear grandpop of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brother of Ruth and the late James. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Interment Hillside Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the American Lung Assoc., 527 Plymouth Road #415, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. www.burnsfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sep. 21, 2020.

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Tom and Linda Pratt

September 26, 2020

Tom and I are so very sorry for your loss. May dad Rest in the Sweetest Peace

Lois (Given) Simpson

September 24, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful Uncle, whom was always there to help everyone and close to his family. We will love you and miss you always .

Diane Dolbow

September 22, 2020

Bill, Marie & family,
With deepest sympathy from our family to yours - May the memories you cherish of your dad help bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Love, The Dolbows

Diane Dolbow

September 22, 2020

Bill, Marie & family,
With deepest sympathy from our family to yours - May the memories you cherish of your dad help bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Love, The Dolbows

Diane Dolbow

September 22, 2020

Bill, Marie & family,
With deepest sympathy from our family to yours - May the memories you cherish of your dad help bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Love, The Dolbows ❤

Jeri Cesarone

September 21, 2020

God Bless you and thank you for your phone a few years ago, the sharing of our family gravesites. What a nice cousin you were. Love cousin , Jeri

Rick Davis

September 21, 2020

Mitch and Barb - so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing, especially at this time. I remember your Dad when we were growing up. I know how hard it is to lose your second parent. Know that you and your brothers and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick Davis

D T

September 21, 2020

Please accept my condolences . I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the word of God comfort and strengthen you. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

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24

Viewing

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Burns Funeral Home - Frankford Ave.

9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114

Sep

24

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Burns Funeral Home - Frankford Ave.

9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114

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