William Edward Patriarch Sr.

June 23, 1939 - January 24, 2021

William Edward Patriarch, Sr., 81, aka Bill, Pate, Pop-pop, G-pop, and Mr. P, joined our Heavenly Father peacefully on Sunday, January 24. He leaves behind Joan, his wife of 53 years, and three sons, Bill, Jr., Steve (Ella), John (Jessica). Other family members who will dearly miss him are granddaughters Danielle, Jasmine (Carlos), Chasity, and Lauryn; grandsons Jack and Jameson; and great-granddaughter Lily. Bill was born in Philadelphia where he resided with his parents, one brother, and two sisters all of whom have predeceased him. Bill joined the Marine Corps in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1961. He returned to Philadelphia where he began a 40-year career in the airline industry. He worked for National, Pan Am, and Delta from which he retired in 2001. He and Joan decided to transfer to Orlando in 1975, mostly due to Bill’s dislike of cold PA winters! Bill loved football and was thrilled when his three sons shared his passion. He coached some of their Boys’ Club teams during their elementary years and never missed a Jr. High, High School, or College game his boys played in. The four of them never missed a Philadelphia Eagles game whether in person or on TV. Right now, Bill is probably saying, Go Eagles! He was one of the most honest, fair, loving, giving, and respected men any of his family and friends ever knew. He was an ardent Catholic and truly lived his faith. He will be sorely missed, but as he said in his last days, “I will be watching over you and waiting for you to join me. Stay safe; God Bless you.”