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Bill was the beloved husband of the late Esther Gleason and he is survived by his brothers Robert Gleason (Margaret), and Joseph Gleason (Arleen).He is also survived by many close friends. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his sister Christine Gleason.
Services for Bill will be held at a later date.
The family requests in Bill's memory please send donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org
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Brendan Costello
May 5, 2020
REST in Peace ...my boyhood friend . Bill and I grew - up in Holy Child Parish , and he sat next to me in class at Cardinal Dougherty H.S. When we chatted at our 50th reunion this past year ... it was as if ... we had been in regular contact . A great memory . Never thought it would be the last time I would see him ? My heartfelt condolences to his family . Fondly , Brendan Costello
Mark Gleason
May 4, 2020
After living away from the Philadelphia area for 35 years, upon our recent return in 2018, Billy found out I was back in town and reached out to me. We had a great conversation catching up and promised to get together with each other soon. That reunion never took place before learning that Billy had passed. I will always have great memories of my cousin and the wonderful, funny, kind person that he was. God bless you and keep you Billy Gleason. We love you.
Mark Gleason, Wayne
Mike Malkiewicz
May 1, 2020
I knew Bill from playing basketball with him at the Holy Cross Church and School gym in Dover, Delaware. Bill had a great wit, lots of funny stories and a good three point shot. Bill was well liked among the twenty or thirty so players who have played ball once or twice a week over several years. Many of the Past and current players have expressed their sadness over the knowledge that Bill passed on. Peace and prayers to Bills family and friends, he was one of the good ones, and will be missed. Mike Malkiewicz
Anthony Edwards
May 1, 2020
Bill was a great man that made you feel welcome even if you didnt know him. Im lucky I got to meet and play basketball with him. I enjoyed all our side conversations and even better when we were on the same team and you hit the 3 to win. God bless you Bill
Tom Weis
May 1, 2020
Bill played with our men's basketball group here in Dover Delaware for the last 10 years or so. You could tell how much he loved the game and he had so much fun even as he got older and the competition got younger and younger. He was very proud of his deadly three-point shot. For the last few years he was the oldest player in our group until he retired. We did get to see Bill one last time when he came down to play a few months ago. Afterward he spent a few hours with us telling us stories about his new life of leisure - golfing and hanging out with his friends and beach living. Bill *always* had a funny story to tell. We'll all miss Bill.
Tommy and Cynthia Gamba
April 30, 2020
Bill, or as most called him "Gleas", was absolutely the funniest person I have ever met. And he could tell a story like no other, especially stories about his antics. The practical jokes he played when he worked for the Delaware government - the famous "Calendar Girls". The many times on David's deck in Brigantine when he would regale us for hours on end. Just a great guy and a great friend who will be greatly missed.
Joe & Bob Gleason
April 30, 2020
When our brother Bill was born, he had this mischievous grin on his face and we remember our father, looking at his newborn third son and saying, I have a feeling this one is going to cause me a lot of trouble. Everyone who ever knew Bill through his pre-school childhood, his Holy Child, Cardinal Dougherty High and Loyola University days remembers Bill as the great story teller, the master of the one liners and practical jokes. He was the funniest guy we ever knew and when you were with him you knew you were in for a treat. Bill acquired a lot of great friends along his journey through life. Those friends became his second family. Along with his late wife Esther, they were always there for Bill as he fought health problems over the years. Bill never let is health change who he was. He had a funny explanation for it all. Bill was a devoted husband, a terrific friend and a great brother. Bill, you are our hero. We love you and will miss you every day. Heaven will never be the same now that you are holding court. Rest in peace our little brother.
Nancy Dowd
April 29, 2020
I'm shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing!
I met him a few years ago and we went out a few times and talked frequently. His sarcastic wit was captivating! He was very kind and a great story teller. He even had a mass said for my recently deceased sister. He made an impression in my life!
April 29, 2020
My late husband Herbie Heaton just loved Bill!! Always made him laugh. Got to meet him last year for the first time and I can see why everyone loved him, such a wonderful guy! My condolences to his family.
Lynda Werner
April 28, 2020
I will always remember Bill's warm smile. I will miss his stories. Incredible, genuine , good man. His face says it all.
John "JB" Boyle
April 28, 2020
We had a great time in 1969 at Cardinal Dougherty High school and at our 50th reunion this past October. We were planning to meet friends this summer in Brigantine. You will be missed!
June Allen
April 27, 2020
He was always laughing and smiling and sounded like Ray Romona.
Lynda Werner
April 27, 2020
Bill....I will miss your funny stories and your warm smile. I am saddened by your passing, but I am comforted knowing my husband Vic and I were able to help you in your time of need. God Bless you and your family
Steve Papaycik
April 27, 2020
We have known each other since we were 8 years old. Holy Child, CD class of 69. Since we retired, golf and pinochle, at least once a week, have been our passion. I can think of no one who endured more physical ailments than Gleas but not only persevered but ALWAYS smiled. Cards was his passion and NO ONE talked trash like him. He had the best sense of humor of anyone I know. He was a part of my life, my entire life, and I will miss him every day. We take comfort knowing he is now with his beloved wife, Esther. Watch over us Gleas.
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