William Anthony Ortolani

1943 - 2017

William Anthony Ortolani obituary, 1943-2017, Terrell, TX

BORN

1943

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home - Terrell

301 W Nash St

Terrell, Texas

William Ortolani Obituary

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William “Bill” Anthony Ortolani passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 in Terrell, Texas at the age of 74. He was born to William & Carmela Ortolani in Detroit, Michigan.



For the first half of his career Bill was a contractor. He later built Terrell Lawnmower Repair with the help of his wife Jenna that they successfully ran for over 25 years. He was an avid camper, fisherman, & loved traveling over the years with his wife Jenna. He also enjoyed working & relaxing in his yard and woodworking.



Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Jenna Ortolani; & parents, William & Carmela Ortolani. He is survived by his brother & sisters, Rose Moore & husband Frank, John Ortolani & wife Charlotte, Jean Allman & husband James, & Vicky Ortolani-Arnett & husband Jim; sons, Bill Ortolani Jr. & wife Kim; & Robert Ortolani & wife Shelly; best friend, Cecil Cathey; & extended family-in-laws & friends to cherish his memory.



Visitation will be held at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Terrell, TX on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Graveside service will also be on Satuday, September 16, 2017 at Campground Cemetery in Poetry, TX at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The American Lung Association & The Cancer Society in Bill’s memory. You may leave condolences for the family at www.andersonclaytonterrell.com.

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September 24, 2017

Jean Allman

Bill you are gone too soon. You have always been so sweet and kind never having negative thoughts about anyone. Your strength and courage was amazing through that horrible battle. In time my tears will stop and the sound of your voice won't be as strong but my memories and the hurt I feel will be with me forever.

I love you
Your sister Jeannie

September 15, 2017

Melanie (Hickman) Blakney 912.332.3732

Uncle Bill... I haven't seen you in so many years, although I have wanted to. I have missed you over the years, I wish I could have told you. As a little girl you were one of my favorite people, my favorite uncle. I always had such a love for you, almost a fatherly type of love. There was just an innate closeness that I shared with you that I didn't know where it came from, I just knew I loved my uncle Bill! And I know that you knew that. Despite the passing of time since I have seen you, my heart still aches for your loss... you're still my favorite!

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