William D. Pavia was a man of few words but impactful whenever he spoke. He often said, “I have a wonderful life” and “I am happy.” He was always focused, determined, up-lifting, generous to friends, family and those he never met. To his wife, Lisa, William was her rock, her Prince Charming, her “knight in shining armor”, and her one true love.
William, 80, of Livingston, NJ, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at St. Barnabas Hospital in the early afternoon. He was surrounded by his wife, Lisa, her sister and her family, and Lisa’s friend and her fiancé.
William was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey with his brother Jack to Dr. John R. Pavia and his wife Mildred. During the war, Bill’s family resided in several locations including Pensacola, Florida and Burlington, Vermont. His father was a strong influence in his life and thus molded Bill’s character and values – to do what’s right, be strong, and always persevere.
William loved being a leader throughout his life and left long lasting relationships. He was most proud of being elected President of the Ironbound Business Association, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hospice in Glen Ridge, appointed Fire Commissioner of the City of East Orange and serving his country proudly as a member of the Deployable Specialized Force for the U.S. Coast Guard.
William was passionate about physical fitness (running and swimming), reading - and the need for speed. He enjoyed his high-end cars and boats which included his Rolls Royce, Bentley, Mercedes, Jaguars, Maserati - and is favorite the Corvette. He loved his Donzis and his yacht named Zanadu.
Family meant the world to him. But no one impacted his life and heart more than his wife, Lisa. From the moment he saw her nearly 24 years ago, he fell in love, married her in 2009 and told her almost every day until the day he went to heaven how much he loved her.
What we’ll remember most about William is his honesty, compassion, humor, discipline, and positive nature.
William was a devoted husband of Lisa Pavia; loving brother of the late John “Jack” Pavia II and his wife Ann; dear brother-in-law of Albert Kuo and his wife Rhonda, Penny Edmiston and her husband Dave; cherished uncle of Jasmine and Brianna Kuo, and David and Taylor Edmiston. Bill also leaves behind many close family members, friends, and associates.
There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ.
To leave condolences for the family, and a complete obituary please visit www.quinnhoppingfuneral.com and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lisam.pavia)
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