William Bodolay
June 13, 1932 ~ April 22, 2019 (age 86) 86 Years Old
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William A. Bodolay, 86, of Lakeland, FL passed peacefully into the arms of his maker on Monday, April 22nd. A native of Springfield, Massachusetts, he was born June 13, 1932, to Stephen and Mary Bodolay. He is predeceased by his wife Patricia and survived by daughters Terri (Hernan) Salas and Lisa (Drew) Farkas, sons Michael Bodolay and Bob (Kerry) Bodolay, nine grandchildren, Ryan, Eric, Joseph, Raquel, Hannah, Annabelle, Adam, Alex and Eli, two great grandchildren, Olivia and Remy and brother, James Bodolay.
William graduated from Western New England University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business. Following his graduation, William joined Bodolay Packaging Machinery, a family owned company, where he worked for the remainder of his working career.
In 1973 William and his family moved to Lakeland. After retirement in 1999, he and his wife enjoyed 8 exciting years of full-time travel prior to settling in Rutherfordton, North Carolina where they lived for 11 years, until their recent return to Lakeland.
William was a devout Catholic and attended Mass at many churches throughout the United States. Upon returning to Lakeland he attended St John Neumann Catholic Church.
Visitation is at 10:00 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Lakeland, FL , Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM immediately followed by graveside services at Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday, April 29, 2019. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Cancer Society.
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William graduated from Western New England University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business. Following his graduation, William joined Bodolay Packaging Machinery, a family owned company, where he worked for the remainder of his working career.
In 1973 William and his family moved to Lakeland. After retirement in 1999, he and his wife enjoyed 8 exciting years of full-time travel prior to settling in Rutherfordton, North Carolina where they lived for 11 years, until their recent return to Lakeland.
William was a devout Catholic and attended Mass at many churches throughout the United States. Upon returning to Lakeland he attended St John Neumann Catholic Church.
Visitation is at 10:00 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Lakeland, FL , Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM immediately followed by graveside services at Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday, April 29, 2019. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Cancer Society.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared by clicking the “Guestbook” link.
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