William V. 'Bill' DeFlavio at 95.

WORCESTER - Bill DeFlavio, a life-long resident of Worcester, passed away June 20, 2013 at the age of 95, surrounded by his loving family at the VA Hospital in W. Roxbury, MA. He was the son of deceased David and Congetta DeFlavio. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lucy (Cangello) of 66 beautiful years. Devoted and loving father to David and wife Mary, William, Robert, Paul and wife Sheri. Brother to deceased sisters, Dora and Helen; brothers Jim & Arthur and survived by Ethel. He is also survived by 8 beautiful grandchildren, Karine, Michelle, Ryan, Jeff, Ben, William V., Nate and Lucy and 3 great grandchildren, Hayden, Addyson and Kellen, and several nephews and nieces. Bill was a 1st Lieutenant and served 5 years in the Army during WWII and was Company Commander in the 830th Engineer Aviation Battalion. He was part of major campaigns in Europe including the Normandy Invasion at Omaha Beach, Northern France and Rhineland Germany. Bill graduated from Commerce High, Worcester Jr. College and the US. Army's Engineer's School of Construction and Tactics. After service to his country, he was a Building Inspector for the City of Worcester for 14 years and State District Supervisor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dept. of Public Safety for 18 years. He was a Registered Professional Engineer for 54 years.

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