William Frank SQUADRONI

18 SEP 1921 - 6 JAN 2018

• BIRTH: 18 SEP 1921, Mishawaka, Indiana
• DEATH: 6 JAN 2018, Mishawaka, Indiana

• MARRIAGE: 3 APR 1948, St Joseph County, IN

1.  Dale SQUADRONI
2.  Frank SQUADRONI
3.  William SQUADRONI

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[N3331] William Frank Squadroni
Sept. 18, 1921 - Jan. 06, 2018
MISHAWAKA - William “Willie” Frank Squadroni, 96, of Mishawaka, IN passed away January 6, 2018 at his home. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by two of his three loving sons. William Frank Squadroni was born on September 18, 1921 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Ericole and Teresa Squadroni. He attended Mishawaka High School and faithfully served our country in WWII as a U. S. Marine Corporal from Nov 1942 to February 1946. He was an Aviation Engine Mechanic on the Corsair Aircraft. He married Gizella Ann Bagarus (1920 - 2003) in 1948. He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Jeanette. He is survived by three sons, William Squadroni (Christy), of Greenville, SC, Frank L. Squadroni of South Bend, and Dale R. Squadroni (Kim Byrn) of Mishawaka. He retired from Dodge Manufacturing in Mishawaka and was a member of the UAW Local 1191, Dodge Mfg. Athletic Assoc. and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 360. He also was the oldest member of the De Amicis Italian Club. Willie enjoyed being with his family, watching football and baseball, and was an avid reader and played a spirited game of Euchre and Pinochle. After retiring, he played golf with his sons and old friends at Eberhart-Petro Golf course until 2016 when his physical condition did not allow it. Willie is also survived by his youngest brother, Quinto Squadroni (Janine), of Mishawaka and 3 grandchildren Frankie Squadroni, Matthew Squadroni and Stephanie (Justin) Daube and 2 great grandchildren, Jacob and Sami Daube. Per Willie's wishes, there will be no funeral or burial ceremonies and his ashes will be interred next to his loving wife, Gizella, at the Mishawaka City Cemetery. You can leave your condolences online at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com and send any donations to St. Anthony de Padua, 2120 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615 or the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Palmer Funeral Home-River Park is assisting the family with arrangements. Published in South Bend Tribune on Jan. 9, 2018