Bill was born September 25, 1941 in Lockport, New York, the son of Joseph and Regina Villella. William Villella proudly served in the United States Army. He retired as a professional firefighter from the city of Lockport, New York in 1992. He was also the proud owner of Villella and Son until he retired in 1995 and moved to Florida. Bill spent many years as President of Lockport Little League where he worked tirelessly to make baseball educational and affordable for the children in his community. Working the family farm for many years, he was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was the proud owner and trainer of several race horses that raced in Pompano Beach, Florida. You could always find him in Saratoga for the opening week of racing. His love for his grandchildren was never ending and he was their biggest cheerleader at their sporting events. He also loved to cheer on the Buffalo Bills and the Yankees.
Bill was predeceased by his loving wife Linda, his infant grandson John William Villella, his parents, his brothers Anthony, Joe and Paul. He is survived by his three children, John Villella and his wife Lena (DiMatteo) of Gasport, New York, Lynna’ Villella Blessing and her husband Thomas of Lake Worth, Florida, and Billie Jo Villella of Lake Worth, Florida. He is leaving behind his six biggest gifts, his grandchildren; Sevanna and Casie Blessing, Amber and Andrew Villella and Michael and Madison Hamm. He is also survived by his sister Carol Villella Cassenti and her husband Mike Cassenti of Lockport, New York, his sister in law Eleanor Villella of Lockport, New York and Mary Villella of Lockport, New York along with several nieces and nephews.
Bill will be deeply missed by his family and all of his cherished friends. The family would like to thank the CVICU staff at Delray Medical Center for the care, respect and love they showed to him and his children.
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church 13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington, Florida 33414 at 11:00 am, followed by a burial at the South Florida National Cemetery 6501 FL-7, Lake Worth, Florida 33449. A celebration of his life will be held following services at his favorite “corner bar” Hurricane Grill and Wings 4075 Fl-7, Lake Worth, Florida 33449. Funeral services are being provided through Quattlebaum Funeral Home @quattlebaumfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to his favorite charity in his name at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Donations can be made on line at @stjude.org where you will find a tab to make a donation in honor of a loved one or to donate by mail:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
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