William Dean Willis

William Dean Willis obituary, Mantua, NJ

William Dean Willis

William Willis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Mantua on Nov. 15, 2025.

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With great sadness we announce the passing of our son William Dean Willis, age 28 of Franklinville formerly of Maple Shade. He was found deceased on November 3, 2025 and joined his sister Doreen in heaven.
Forever in our hearts; Gone but never forgotten
He grew up in Maple Shade and graduated from Delsea Regional High School Class of 2015. He enjoyed playing games, some of his favorites were: Battlefield, Zelda, Sly Cooper, Ratchet and clank, and Jack and Daxter. He also enjoyed dancing, listening to music, and more recently loved Christian music as he became closer to God. He was a free spirit, created art and crafts with his mother and appreciated nature. He used to love watching funny cartoon shows with his dad at night like: Simpsons, Family Guy, South Park. Most of all he was smart, kind, and loving to all around him.
Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu, Melech ha'olam-Blessed are you, Lord my God, King of the universe who mercily restores our souls
Zichrono/Zichrona Livrakha""May his memory be a blessing,"
As long as we live, he too will live; for he is now a part of us; as we remember him.
Baruch Dayan Emet
He is survived by his son, Ayden James Willis; his mother, Nadine S. Siracusa her husband, Brandon M. Siracusa ; his father, Alan D Willis; two brothers, Brandon A. Siracusa and Marcantony Siracusa; his maternal grandmother, Ethel Guthridge & her husband, Bill, his fraternal grandmother Frances (Bonnie) Sayette and her husband, Edward and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
At the request and respect for Williams parents, arrangements are personal and private. There will not be any memorials held.

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Smith Funeral Home - Mantua

47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051

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