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William DePatie Obituary
Dennis and Englewood, FL - William J. DePatie, 81, of Dennis and Englewood, FL, formerly of Worcester, passed away on June 20, 2018. Born and raised in Worcester he was the son of the late Leon and Kathleen DePatie.
He is survived by his sons David DePatie and his wife Carol, Mike DePatie and his wife Patty, Robert DePatie and his daughter Elizabeth DePatie, his sister Kathleen O'connel and cousins, nieces and nephews. William was predeceased by his son William DePatie, Jr. and sister MaryJane Bowland, and brother Jackie Depatie. He was a loving father and grandfather.
William was a graduate of Boys Voc-Tech in Worcester. After high school he became the chief of Civil Defense in Leicester, which would later become E.M.S. He was proud to be a Worcester Fire Fighter for 28 years. He started DePatie Tower Service which he owned for 30 years serving the Massachusetts State Police, many fire departments and emergency services. Billy was an active member of the Retired State Police and Fire Fighters Association, and a member of the Florida Sherriff's Association. A man of many talents, Billy could most often be seen out on the water in his boat. There must have been something broken in Heaven for God to call Billy.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2018 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Doane, Beal & Ames, 729 Rt 134, S. Dennis. A funeral service will also be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11:00am at Doane, Beal & Ames in S. Dennis. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in S. Dennis.
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In memory of Bill DePati, Chief George Erickson and Lt. Jim Stolhberg Worcester Fire =% Dept oldie Neil H Donahue photo.
Neil Donahue
June 27, 2018
Taking a trip to Boston Channel 5 with the old Engine 3 Steamer.
Phillip Balboni
June 26, 2018
I would like to express my sincere sympathy at this difficult time.
June 25, 2018
Dave and family, we were so sorry to learn of the loss of your Dad. We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.
Kevin & Julie Sawicki - Stockbridge GA
Joe & Diane Petrozzi
June 25, 2018
Sorry for your loss Mike & family.
Kim DePatie
June 23, 2018
A great man and wonderful grandpa. Many great memories. Rest In Peace
Pierre Bessette
June 23, 2018
I called him old Uncle Billy...(you know, that grumpy old uncle that every family has!) I work for one of those communications companys that service the MSP and had several adventures with him hanging off of towers yelling to the ground and claiming he didn't need any of the new fangled safety equipment to work up there...We usually covered our eyes as he flung himself around the towers working on antennas or whatever needed doing, great man! He will be missed! RIP 115
Dist. Chief Frank D DiLiddo III
June 23, 2018
To the DePatie family, I would like to express my sincere sympathy in Bill's passing. I worked with him for several years out of Hdqts. He was a character always has several irons in the fire at once. He will be missed.
The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home
June 22, 2018
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Homes - South Dennis729 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660
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25
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Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Homes - South Dennis729 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660
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