William James Morgante

On June 14, 2023 William James Morgante, devoted husband and father, passed away at the age of 95 years old. Bill was born on October 27,1927 in Youngstown, Ohio to his parents Vincenzo and Rose Morgante who immigrated to the US in 1914 from Italy. He served in the Navy in World War II on the USS North Carolina and married the love of his life, Ida Rossi on November 26, 1949. They settled down in Youngstown, Ohio. They raised two children, Bill and Rosemarie.

Bill was a member for many years of the Men’s Bagnolese Club in Youngstown Ohio. He ran for State Representative in Ohio but did not win in spite of a well fought campaign. He and his wife of 70 years owned and managed a small wholesale supplier business before settling at the Stagecoach Motel in Boardman, Ohio in 1967. Bill retired with his wife and moved to Boca Raton, Florida in 1994. They relocated to Raleigh, NC in 2007.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother Phil, sisters Mary, Lena, Annie, Assunta and Ida. He is survived by his son Bill (Barbara,) daughter Rosemarie Pladna (Steve) along with grandchildren, Todd Pladna, Michele Waring (Jared) , Bill Morgante (Chrystal), Brett Pladna (Kristi) and Matthew Pladna (Heather). In addition there are eleven great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank ProMedica (Heartland) for the care and compassion they showed our father in his final days.

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