WILLIAM BOND "BILL" WADDELL
1933 - 2017
WILLIAM BOND "BILL" WADDELL
1933 - 2017
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WILLIAM "BILL" BOND
Age 84, of Whitehall, previously of the North Side, on Friday, October 6, 2017, after a short illness with his family by his side. Loving husband of 43 years of Shirley (Gessner) Waddell; father of Catherine Waddell (Devin Caswell); grandfather of Scarlett Caswell; brother of Nancy Shuck (Don) and Barbara Burgin (Walter); also survived by several nieces. Bill was born to William Francis and Grace Waddell and grew up in Crafton. He was a graduate of Crafton High School and the University of Pittsburgh. He was employed by the City of Pittsburgh for over 50 years, first as a community planner and later as a real estate coordinator. Bill was a kind, compassionate person who would go out of his way to help those in need. He was devoted to his family and will be dearly missed. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home's Chapel. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be left at:
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Marjorie Smuts
October 23, 2017
Bill was a lovely human being who cared deeply about the City and especially about the Greenways. He was instrumental in seeing to it that a memorial to my husband, Ed Smuts,Deputy Director of City Planning and father of the Greenways program was recognized. The monument, carefully selected by Bill, stands outside the tunnel at the entrance to Seldom Seen, a multi-acre greenway on the southside. He was always so kind to me and my family after losing Ed and made of so proud of Ed's work. Bill was a true gentleman, dedicated employee of the City of Pittsburgh and one of a kind. My family and I offer our deepest condolences and prayers.
October 12, 2017
Bill was an amazing city employee, knew every property in the city of Pittsburgh! He was always kind and very helpful. He did so much for parks, greenways and community development. My condolences to his family. Darla Cravotta
October 11, 2017
BILL WAS A GREAT FRIEND WHO HELPED ME THOUGH 38 YEARS WITH THE CITY
HE WAS VERY GOOD AT HIS JOB
I WILL REMEMBER HIM IN MY PRAYERS
JOHN RADCLIFFE
Mark Masterson
October 10, 2017
My condolences to Bill's family. He was a good neighbor and did a lot of good for the CIty, the Northside and Observatory Hill. Without him, the city would have never assembled the land to expand Riverview Park and build the new soccer field. He will be missed.
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Mary Lou Tenenbaum
October 10, 2017
So sorry to hear this and for your loss. I worked with Bill for 25 years in the Real Estate Department and he always went out of his way to help people. I especially remember his kindness and patience with the homeless man who would come in periodically.
October 9, 2017
Shirley, Cathy and family our deepest sympathies to you. Bill was a great friend and neighbor. John and Jim Broz
William Woods
October 9, 2017
He was always a gentleman and extremely helpful. The City has also lost a kind and courteous worker. It was my pleasure to work with him and on his knowledge. I formerly worked for PDOT and in the private sector before taht. RIP
Debby Gibson
October 8, 2017
Waddell family - you have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband and father. I worked with Bill for many years and he was very thoughtful and a champion of green space throughout the City. He took alot of pride in his work and he will be missed.
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