William Robert Gentile Sr.
William Robert Gentile Sr.
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Born in Philadelphia, PA., he was the son of the late Nicholas Gentile and Laura (DiOrio) Gentile. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons-in-law, Scott Chaney and Frank Rocco Milillo, Sr.
He is survived by his daughters, Colleen Chaney and Kimberly Milillo; sons Kevin Gentile (Lisa), William Gentile, Jr. (Bernadette) and Nicholas Gentile (Lerae) thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday January 9, 2026, at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, 40 N. Orange Ave, Sarasota, Florida 34236
Interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
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