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WILLIAM KATSUR Obituary
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Age 88, of Longwood, FL (formerly of Pittsburgh), passed away on January 11, 2014. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and earned a Purple Heart for his service on the USS Samuel B. Roberts. He is survived by his four children, William (Bernie) Katsur, James (DJ) Katsur, Debra (Eli) Vracar, who lovingly cared for him during his last year of life, and Donna Katsur. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff. He also is survived by his wife, Dorothy. He was proud of his eight grandchildren, Stephany, Melanie, Courtney, Justin (Angela), and Josh (Nicole) Katsur, and Christina, Michael, and Nicole Vracar. He also had four great-grandchildren. His remains will be interred in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.
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Debra Katsur-Vracar
May 27, 2019
Today is not only Memorial Day but would have been my 36th wedding anniversary until God decided Eli needed to keep you company. I miss you both so very much. I wanted to thank you for our beautiful wedding and photographs and all your hard work and your service. Hugs and kisses to the both of you! Love you xo
Debra Katsur-Vracar
May 27, 2019
Today is not only Memorial Day but would have been my 36th wedding anniversary until God decided it was time for Eli to keep you company! I miss you both so very much and want to thank you for everything you ever did for me, including our beautiful wedding and all the photographs! Thank you for all your hard work and your service. Hugs and kisses to the both of you!! love you xo
Debbie Vracar
November 12, 2018
Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you so much for your service!!! Completed the book For Crew and Country about your ship. I only wish I read it with you while you were here with me so we could have talked about it. Never got to tell you what a brave brave man you were!!! I love you so very much Dad and miss our talks. xo
Debbie Vracar
September 22, 2018
Dad,
Please take care of Eli. Now you can have all the talks you want! I love and miss you!! xo
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Debbie Vracar
January 5, 2018
Thank you for all of the Christmas and New Year's memories! First year no banging of Pots & Pans --just fireworks! Love you and miss you so very much! xo
Another fun day with my DAD! love you! xo
Debra Katsur-Vracar
October 29, 2016
Debra Vracar
October 29, 2016
Happy 91st Birthday! The first 88 years here on Earth.Love and miss you so very much! xo
Debbie Vracar
December 1, 2015
I love you and I miss you!xo
Debbie Vracar
April 21, 2015
Dad,
Just to let you know I miss you more each day and am very grateful for everything you ever did for me and for all of our time together! I love you! xo
Debbie Vracar
July 22, 2014
I love you and miss you so very much! Thank you for all of our heart to heart talks--miss them more than words can say!!
March 5, 2014
LOVE FROM STEVE, ALICE, AND RACHAEL
NOTE: UNCLE BILL, ENJOY YOUR PICTURES FROM HEAVEN.
Truman and Naomi Ferguson
March 5, 2014
Our sympathy to the family. Comfort and encouragement for all of you is our prayer.
Terry
March 5, 2014
Bravo Zulu, Uncle Bill. RIP.
Sharon Leszczynski
March 5, 2014
RIP Uncle Bill
Love,
Sharon
Sharon Leszczynski
March 5, 2014
RIP Uncle Bill.
Love,
Sharon
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