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In Memory

William L Cerenzia

William L Cerenzia

Our brother, father, grandfather, uncle, sibling and friend Bill Cerenzia, born December 10, 1946, passed away July 15, 2022, at his home on Half Moon Prairie.  Bill operated Cerenzia Trucking for many years in the Spokane area and touched many lives with the generosity of his time and resources.  He married Sherry Staley in 1969, their sons are Andrew and Matthew.  Bill served in the U.S. Army's 709th Aircraft Maintenance Battalion, 9th Infantry Division with combat duty in Vietnam where he was recognized with four service medals including the Army Commendation Medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster for his "outstanding actions" and "dedicated initiative."  Bill's family greatly appreciates the extraordinary care provided to Bill by the medical and support staff at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane.

He was preceeded in death by his parents Paul and Arlene Cerenzia and his brother Gary.  His survived by his companion of 28 years, Marjorie Bell, his sons (Andrew, Mathew), grandchildren (Kaitlyn, Colby, Lucas), his brother Richard (Cheryle), sisters Pauline (Denny), Peggy (Mike), Penny (Dave) and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.  A graveside committal service will be held at Wildrose Cemetery on July 25th at 10:00 AM.

 
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07/23/22 03:04 PM #1    

Samantha Gai Chamberlain (Kostelecky)

I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing.  My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to his family.  May he rest in peace.


07/24/22 05:13 PM #2    

W Dean Seaman

    It seems like just a few days ago, when Bill, Russell French, Gary Simchuk, and  Jerry and I would go hunting on their farms - or just goof off.  We had alot of fun and made alot of memories.  The first time I ever ate Italian dinner was with the Cenrenzias (Chicken Catachorie (?), I believe...

    Bill and Jerry hung out now and then for the first few years after high school, but as the military called us, we went our separate ways, then college, marriage, kids, and moving from here to there.  Every once in a while I'd get the chance to look one of them up - when I visited my folks in Spokane.

    Bill and I didn't play sports much together (Football, I think), but we just kind-of stuck together as friends, and did things together when we could.

    ' sounds like Bill had a 'good' life - all-in-all - with kids, grandkids, and extended family; and I know he loved the farm, and all the families in 'Little Italy' and the Mead area.  Even though we hadn't seen eachother in years, I will miss him (and that 'crazy' smile and laugh...

    May he find joy (and carry that smile and laugh) in Heaven - where he will meet old friends and family, and have the chance to walk with God - in the greatest farm (garden) ever...

God's speed, and May God Bless Bill's family forever,

Dean Seaman

(wdeanseaman@gmail.com) 


07/25/22 10:46 AM #3    

Sherry LaVigne (LaVigne)

So sad to hear that Bill has passed.  It is so wonderful to know that we each have special memories of our classmates who have gone.  Bill will never be forgotten and his presence will always be treasured in the hearts of those who knew him. Rest in Peace my friend.  S


07/25/22 06:43 PM #4    

Rosemary Whetstone (Bassett)

 

I was so sad to hear about Bill's passing.  He was a fun loving sweet person.  Rest in peace Bill, we will miss you. Rosemary

 


07/26/22 10:12 AM #5    

Kathleen R Bell (Hume)

I appreciate the comments of classmates that help us remember each other.  Bill was a kind-hearted person whose smile and laugh will be a good remembrance of him.  


07/26/22 02:04 PM #6    

Mary E Jackson (Jackson-Lambert)

So sorry RIP Bill

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