William P Schilleci

William Paschal Schilleci, age 85, of Suwanee, Georgia passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, in his home. Bill was born to the late Ross Paschal Schilleci and the late Doris Marie Miller Schilleci on April 21, 1937. He grew up in Bessemer, Alabama.

His memory will be cherished by his wife of 66 years, Jimmie Sue Schilleci, son Keith (Leslie) Schilleci, daughter, Kelli Beisel (Scott), son Kevin (Debbie) Schilleci, grandchildren Aaron Paschal Schilleci, Zachary Ross Schilleci, Carli Marie (Cole) Kinchler, William Blake Schilleci, and great-grandchildren, Ellis Paschal Kinchler and Abigail Marie Kinchler and his sisters Peggy Jean Heflin and Toni (Phillip) Calma and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 12:30 at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church at 4633 Shiloh Road. Cumming, Georgia 30040. After mass, we will proceed to Greenlawn Cemetery at 950 Mansell Road Roswell, GA 30076. Mass will be live-streamed through stbrendansatl.com. Flowers during Lent are not appropriate in the Church and will not be displayed...in lieu of flowers - Donations in Dad's memory to St Jude Hospital, Wounded Warrior's or St Brendan's would be in line with Dad's wishes.

Bill graduated from the University of Alabama with a chemistry degree. Bill began his career focusing on cancer research for Southern Research Company in Birmingham, Alabama then moved his family to New Jersey and worked for US Pipe in New York City. Bill then accepted a job with Sun Chemical, moving back to his Southern roots in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Bill finished his successful career with Niacet, HQ in Buffalo, New York.

Bill was a dedicated fan of the NY Yankees and Atlanta Braves, and YES he was a fan of BOTH Alabama and Auburn sports. He was an avid golfer, and storyteller and had a wonderful sense of humor. Most of all he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Bill was kind, selfless, and a true gentleman in every sense of the word.

Bill enjoyed his retirement years with the love of his life, Jimmie Sue, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren while substitute teaching at many Forsyth County Schools. “Mr. S” was dearly loved by his students and faculty. Bill’s lifelong Catholic faith is an inspiration that lives in all of us forever. Bill was a friend to everyone who met him, especially his neighbors, students, colleagues, and all in the community.