BORN

1926

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery

7600 S Eastern Ave

Las Vegas, Nevada

William "Puppa" Padovese Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 24, 2014.

Our beloved "Puppa", William R. Padovese Sr., 87, a long-time resident of Las Vegas, passed away on February 23, 2014. Bill was born December 19, 1926 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to Jenny and Arturo Padovese.

Bill entered the Air Force in 1941 and returned to Pennsylvania in 1946 to marry the love of his life Norma Jane DeShong on June 28, 1947. Bill completed his schooling when returning from the service and received his High School diploma in 1948. He then entered the Detroit Engineering Institute where he received a degree in Electrical Engineering. Bill held many positions in life including being a police officer in Phoenix, Arizona. Bill retired as a Chief Engineer in the hotel industry in Las Vegas.

Bill was devoted to his family and he shared many experiences with his children and grandchildren. Bill loved all things sports and instilled the love of athletics in his children. If it was a Friday night football game or a Little League baseball game he was in attendance rooting on his children or grandchildren. Bill loved Running with the Rebels and traveled to many games with his family and friends.
Bill shared with his family his love of nature by building a cabin in the mountains of Utah which many memories were made for his family. He enjoyed cooking and gardening, always trying to make those tomatoes grow in the desert heat.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Norma Jane.

Bill is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Bill and Jill Padovese Jr., David and Cheri Padovese, Ricky and Tina Padovese, and his daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Allan Carter as well as nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at Palm Eastern Mortuary on Sunday, March 2, 1014 with a viewing from 9:00am – 11:00am and a Funeral Service from11:00am – 12:00pm followed by the Committal Service from12:00pm – 1:00pm.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm Eastern Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.

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February 24, 2019

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Debby Kelly

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

February 24, 2019

Family

Debby

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

November 2, 2014

robert bloom

Thanks for always showing love for me and LINDA and all the memorable times together. We look forward to being with you again in the presence of father in heaven and our eternal families. God.bless your descendents here on earth and always live their lives and follow your example. The bloom family.

November 2, 2014

robert bloom

Thanks for always showing love for me and LINDA and all the memorable times together. We look forward to being with you again in the presence of father in heaven and our eternal families. God.bless your descendents here on earth and always live their lives and follow your example. The bloom family.

July 3, 2014

Debby Kelly

R.I.P UNCLE BILL

March 3, 2014

Cindy Gerardin

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March 1, 2014

Peggy Northroup

My Dearest Ones

Give yourself a lot of space. When you lose someone you love so much, parts of you go crazy. Your emotions go on a roller coaster. Let them go crazy. cry when you need to cry, laugh when you share a funny memory. Its ok to cry in the grocery store when you pass your loved ones favorite food.

Bill Padovese was more than a brother-in-law to me, I was 4 yrs. old when he married my sister Norma Jane, he was almost a second Dad, he would put me on his shoulders and take me with them always running off to football games,
parades, Grand Openings to get free food, Sunday dinners at his family's home, everyone was always expected to show up. Yum! He made it seem like he always wanted me around.

When I had children I always called him Uncle Bill to teach my kids respect for their relatives. He seem to love to be called Uncle Bill. He always treated my children like he did me. Inviting them to spend some summer time with he and Aunt Norma, again running off with them to deliver newspapers etc.

This man was so unselfish, loving, kind and never judge-mental. When you are still, listen, you will always hear him leading you through your life. Your family and friends will also see you through. May God give you strength to see you through.

I Love You,
Aunt Peggy

February 28, 2014

Phyllis Cardona

So very sorry for the lose of your father!. Sounds like a wonderful man. Many blessings to all if you. Phyllis Render Cardona

February 28, 2014

We will miss you Puppa! You were a wonderful friend, like a father to so many, and memories of your love will be cherished. Sending prayers, love and sympathy to your family. Bob & Mary Jo Parker, Fredericksburg, Va.

February 27, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss please take comfort in the bibles message of a new world without sickness and death.

February 26, 2014

You're in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace to endure all things.

February 26, 2014

Heidi Morrisett

May your memories give you strength; you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Morrisett Family

February 26, 2014

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the recent events that has brought great sadness. Please know that our heavenly father see and knows your pain. So draw close to him and through all of your anxiety and burdens on him and allow him to sustain you. James 4:8

February 26, 2014

J. B.

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL MAY YOU ALL DRAW COMFORT FROM GOD THROUGH CONSTANT PRAYER.(PSALMS 65:2)

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