WILLIAM A. VAUGHAN Jr.

WILLIAM VAUGHAN Obituary

VAUGHAN

WILLIAM A. JR., "ARKY", on Dec. 11, 2011, passed peacefully with his loving family by his side, age 77. Beloved husband of Leona C. (nee Wehrmann), loving father of William A. III (Dina), Carl M. (Debbie), Michael P. (Kate) and Suzanne Nestor (James), dear brother of Kate, Joanne and Mary, sadly missed by his sister-in-law Mary Wehrmann, his grandchildren Jeanne, Erin, Carl, Mackenzie, Ian, Mick, Brooklyn, Winter Lee, Liam, Jake, Casey, Aidan, and his great granddaughter Reagan. Bill was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, a Phila. Fire Fighter for over 30 years and former member of the Avalon and Two Street String Bands. Relatives, friends, members of Phila. Fire Fighters Local #22, VFW and Elks Lodge are invited to his Viewing Thursday 7 to 9 P.M. and Friday 8:30 to 10 A.M. at MURPHY-RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 3rd and Wolf Sts. Funeral Mass Friday 10:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Hero Thrill Show, Inc., c/o Local #22, IAFF, 415 N. 5th St., Phila. PA 19123.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Dec. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM VAUGHAN

13 Entries

Ron Fanelli

December 19, 2011

To the Vaughn Family,
Bill was head Marshal at Avalon when I joined over 25 years ago.I learned from him, put it to use and later held the same position for many years.He was a genuinely good man, a great husband, father and friend. His passing came as a shock to me and I will definitely miss him. Go with God.

Kathleen Niemann

December 18, 2011

Dear Aunt Lee, Billy, Collie, Mikey and Suzy, You are all in my prayers. Uncle Billy was one of the kindest people i knew. he always has a huge smile on his face....i'll never forget that smile. i remember how we used to love coming to visit you all and looking for him in the parade every year. I am glad we all had a chance to spend some time together two summers ago at my parents' house. i can't imagine how much he will be missed. Thinking of you all. All my love, Kathleen.

Colleen Lafferty-Davis

December 16, 2011

Dear Aunt Lee, Billy, Collie, Mikey & Suzie - Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. So many childhood memories with your beautiful, loving family...New Year's parades and your open door for all, Manahawkin visits in the summer...and Uncle Billy was always there, eyes twinkling and that big smile! I got to see him at Mom & Dad's and there it was...that great big smile-just like when I was a kid! We will always remember him and hold those memories in our hearts. With miles between our homes, we cousins have not seen each other in person for many years, but I hope you all know we are here for you if you need us.
Much Love,
Colleen Lafferty-Davis and Family

Terri Casper

December 15, 2011

Dear Lee, Billy, Carl, Mike and Suzie,

I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Having him as a neighbor & friend for 30 years was a privilege. I thought very highly of Bill and had the utmost respect for him. He was a pleasure to be around and his smile lit up a room! He will be dearly missed and I will remember him fondly. He was a blessing to everyone who knew and loved him. You are all in my prayers. God Bless.

ur loving daughter, suzie xoxoxoxoxoxoxo nestor

December 15, 2011

daddy how am i ever gonna be able to say goodbye? aidan misses his bff soooo much. thank god he was attached to ur hip for the 7 years he had with u so he'll always have memories to cherish!!! i so wish it was many more years so that you could have seen him grow and go to one of his major league baseball games but i'll know you will be the beams of sunshine looking down on him and all of us! i can't believe you will not be here to see ian drive and turn into the great man you influenced him to become or winter lee walk down the isle when she finds that perfect man to cherish as you and mom always did with each other. even at the end you were holding mom's hand as she laid next to you. i wanted you to be here forever to see my family grow up and hold their children. jim is heartbroken as well and you will always have a special place in his heart as well as all of ours and anyone else who was lucky to know you and spend time with you. you always treated him like he was your fourth son and not your first and only son in law and i thank you for that along with the wonderful life you gave me. i hope i can touch people in the way that you did. know i will always keep your memory alive and tell my kids and their kids stories of how wonderful and special you were to everyone!!! i love you daddy. good night, God bless you and I love you, angels on your pillow!

Ur loving daughter, Suzie xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Nestor

December 15, 2011

Daddy how am I ever gonna be able to say goodbye? Aidan misses his BFF soooo much. Thank God he was attached to ur hip for the 7 years he had with u so he'll always have memories to cherish!!! I so wish it was many more years so that you could have seen him grow and go to one of his major league baseball games but I'll know you will be the beams of sunshine looking down on him and all of us! I can't believe you will not be here to see Ian drive and turn into the great man you influenced him to become or winter lee walk Down the isle when she finds that perfect man to cherish as you and mom always did with each other. Even at the end you were holding Mom's hand as she laid next to you. I wanted you to be here FOREVER to see my family grow up and hold their children. Jim is heartbroken as well and you will always have a special place in his heart as well as all of ours and anyone else who was lucky to know you and spend time with you. You always treated him like he was your fourth son and not your first and only son In law and I thank you for that along with the wonderful life you gave me. I hope I can touch people in the way that you did. Know I will always keep your memory alive and tell my kids and their kids stories of how wonderful and special you were to EVERYONE!!! I love you daddy. Good night, God bless you and Angels on your pillow!

Michelle Marquardt

December 14, 2011

Aunt Lee, Billy, Carl, Mike & Suzie....Uncle Bill will be missed by everyone who has had the great honor to meet him. He is another angel in heaven watching over all of us. Uncle Bill will always be in our hearts, and we will cherish every memory of him. Love you all! Michelle, Sydney & Cole Marquardt

December 14, 2011

My dear big brother you will be loued andmissed always.Now we have you as another guardion angle.We are also praying for our whole family.God Bless Love sister Kate and Marlin.

TRISH KEYSER (SHALALA)

December 14, 2011

Aunt Leona & Family: Uncle Bill was some much fun to be around & had a great smile. His smile was missing for quite some time now because of his suffering, but I'm happy he's no longer in pain and now smiling down on us from heaven. He will be missed!

Peg & Mike Naylis

December 14, 2011

To a truly great man,freind,and mentor your presence will be great missed. Our prayers are with you and your family

Kristin Mntella

December 14, 2011

You were so loved and will be missed. May you rest in peace

Marylou Lafferty-Mikiewicz

December 14, 2011

Aunt Lee, Billy, Collie, Mikey & Suzy.
I am so sorry and sad to hear about Uncle Billy. Whenever I think of him I smile remembering all the good times we shared. We had so much fun as kids down at your Manahawkin house and I always remember Uncle Billy smiling and being happy. He never had an unkind word, just encouragement and interest in whatever we were doing. I will miss him and his sunny smile but will cherish the memories always. I love you all. God Bless you.
Love & prayers.
Marylou Lafferty-Mikiewicz

Evelyn Julia

December 14, 2011

You were so loved by all who came in contact with you. We with miss the the good times and the laughter we shared through out our lives. May you rest in peace.

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