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William Koller Obituary

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WILLIAM P. July 21, 2008, age 88. Formerly of Roxborough, Normandy Farms resident, Founder of Koller Funeral Home, 4th Degree Knight, Cor Mariae Council 4100, WWII Navy Vet. Husband of Marguerite T. "Peggy" (nee Trenwith). Father of Mary Therese Ferro (Frank), Marguerite Stokes, Anne Palopoli (Frank), William P. Koller Jr. (Nancy), James Koller (Marianne), Betty Koller Flamm (Walter), Jeanne Quinn (Kevin), Helene Harchut (Robert), Christine Kohler (Michael), Michael Koller (Jeannette) and Stephen Koller; also survived by 55 grand-children, 25 great grand-children; predeceased by grand-son, David Stokes. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Thurs. eve 6-9 P.M. and Friday 8:30 a.m. at the KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave., Phila., 19128. Funeral Mass Fri. 10 A.M. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 Cathedral Rd., Phila., PA 19128. Int. Calvary Cem. Donations may be made in his memory to the above church or to Alzheimer's Assn.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2008.

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Judy Di Benedetto (Levito)

August 27, 2008

Marguerite,
I was so sorry to hear bout your Dad's passing. He was always so cheerful & kind to us kids growing up. I remember going to your house on Hermitage Street & running up the stairs to your residence. I was petrified to walk through the viewing room. Of course, you & your Brothers & Sisters weren't fazed a bit.
Please know that my thoughts are with you & your Family.
Judy (Levito) Di Benedetto

Bill Wilson

August 14, 2008

Sympathy to the Koller Famly on Bill Sr passing
Bill Wilson FD
Kirk & Nice FH

Theresa Catanzaro

August 10, 2008

Dear Peggy, Helene and entire Koller family,

I just found out that Bill had passed away last month. I am so very sorry for your loss and so sorry I didn't know sooner, as my parents,Vince and myself would have come to pay our respects. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Bill was a great man. He showed great love and dedication to his wife and family, which filtered down to his children and grandchildren. He was a faithful servant to God, which was displayed in his every day life. He showed great compassion to our family through all our tragedies. He will surely be missed by many.

It is never easy giving up our loved ones, even in times of sickness. I hope you can find comfort knowing you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Theresa (Koller) Catanzaro and family

Sharon Direso

July 27, 2008

Dear Bill and Family, I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear dad. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Mr. Koller was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and always there to lend a helping hand. As my sister, Betty Ann, mentioned, he helped our family through many sad and difficult times and for that, we are truly grateful. It's evident that he raised a great family and had so very many close and devoted friends. It is so very hard to lose a loved one but we take comfort in the fact that they remain with us always in spirit and watch over us each and every day. I am glad that I had the opportunity to know your dad, Bill. Again, please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that I will keep each and every one in my prayers. God Bless all of you. Sincerely, your friend, Sharon

Betty Ann Potemski

July 25, 2008

Dear Bill and the entire Koller family: So very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad/grandpop. He was a true gentleman and always very pleasant, outgoing and just a pleasure to behold. That was probably difficult to accomplish considering his position/line of work. He definitely helped my immediate family as well as my extended family through many sorrowing times and for that I am truly grateful. You will have many, many happy memories to cherish and that will keep you going through the difficult times. Again my sincere condolences on your loss. May God bless you and your family.
Love, Betty Ann Potemski

Christina @ Acorn Company

July 25, 2008

Dear Betty, Bill and entire family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your father is leaving an amazing legacy. It's unfortunate that I never had the chance to meet the man whom started the Koller bunch. Your family had a lot of years with your father and in turn will have many memories to help the long journey that awaits you without him. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. Take care guys.

Anne Gardner

July 24, 2008

Anne, Frank and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. What a wonderful legacy your father has left. Let the support of family and friends be your strength.
The Gardner Family

NANCY KILROY

July 23, 2008

BETTY & JIM YOU PROBABLY WILL NOT REMEMBER US, BUT WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. YOU GAVE US MANY HAPPY TIMES AT ZEILER PLAYGROUND BACK IN THE EARLY 70s. ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES. WITH LOVE, THE KILROYS
MAY YOUR DAD REST IN PEACE.

william schafer

July 23, 2008

Goodbye BILL

July 22, 2008

MY CONDALENCE TO THE ENTIRE KOLLER FANILY ON THE DEATH OF SIR KNIGHT WILLIAM P. KOLLER.

SIR KNIGHT ROBERT C. BRENNER, PFN
COMPTROLLER
ARCHBISHOP RYAN ASSEMBLY # 910

Patti Smith

July 22, 2008

Dear, Bill, Nancy and the entire Koller clan,
My heart and sympathies go out to your family at this difficult time. Bill was a wonderful, kind, loving man. He was both professional and humble. I know he will be missed greatly. May you be comforted by God's grace and your fond memories.
With Love, God Bless you, Patti Smith (past employee of RMH)

Pat & Bill Smith

July 22, 2008

Dear Bill & Nancy, The Koller Family,
Sorry to hear about the death of your dad,husband,grandfather.. Bill Sr.; always had a kind word to say to everyone. Our prayers and thoughts to all of you during this difficult time.. Sorry but we cann't be there. May God wrap his arms around each of you during this time.
The Smith Family

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