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William Muzzarelli Obituary
BARTONVILLE - William "Bill" P. Muzzarelli, 88, of Bartonville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
He was born on December 23, 1931, to Bert and Ann Vlahovich Muzzarelli. He married Roberta "Bobbie" Tyldesley on September 15, 1956, in Long Beach, California, at St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Richard Muzzarelli; and grandson, Seth Muzzarelli.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; sister, Dorothy Hibberd; four children, William and Lane (Danehower) Muzzarelli II, Sarah Muzzarelli (James Grebe), Guy Muzzarelli and John Muzzarelli; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He worked at CILCO (Ameren Illinois) for 36 years, retiring in 1993.
Bill was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He served in combat with the 27th Infantry Regiment, earning the Combat Infantry Badge. He was promoted to Corporal, then to the rank of Staff Sergeant as Squad Leader during his service in Korea. Bill was proud to have served his country and the men he served with.
Bill belonged to the Knights of Columbus, the VFW and the American Legion.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Peoria.
A private graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria. The Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel is handling services.
Memorials may be made to his church or to the Disabled American Veterans. You may create an online condolence at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
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Denise Hunter Gramer
December 4, 2020
Uncle Bill was my favorite uncle! He always had a great story to tell and would make you laugh for hours. Rest in peace Uncle Bill ❤
With much love Denise
December 2, 2020
Prayers and condolences to your
entire family. My dad always had high regard for Muzzy. Many a work story told at the dinner table included his name while growing up. And normally laughter in response.
Greg Hill
frank serrano
November 30, 2020
My condolences to the family, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
Julie Trau Balentine
November 28, 2020
Dearest Bobbie and Cousins Bill, Sarah, Guy, John and all the beautiful spouses. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Your Dad. I’ll always remember his youthful laughter. Maybe 8-9 years ago spending time with your Mom and Dad our Mom Dorothy, Uncle Joe, Aunt Venie and Aunt Rosemary. There were several cousins of the next generation. We were all on a mini bus tour to Farmington, Canton and Childhood playgrounds. We stopped at your Boots and Annie home that he built. They let us come in and tour. How beautiful watching your dad that day. He got on that bus walking with a cane and later after the home tour he walked back onto that bus like he was 21. God is good. Remember where he is now. Resting and visiting with so many beloved Angels.
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