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William 'Bill' Robert Abatecola passed away on December 10, 2021, at his home in Tucson, AZ. He was 76 years old just 21 days from his 77th birthday. He lived in Tucson for 30+ years. He loved it here. The desert, the mountains, the car shows, the history. He was married to Maryclare "Miki" Abatecola for 45+ years. He has one stepdaughter, Trish Montaquila-Mowry, married to Eric Mowry, and their daughter Isabella Rose Mowry. He …

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Memorial events are private

Bill wished for a small family gathering with just a few friends.

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Memories & condolences

I miss you Dad. Love you 
I miss you Dad. Love you 
I miss you Dad. Love you 

Miki, 

just want you to know I am thinking of you and praying for you.  love the pics you share of Bill.  

And I love you…

Miki, 

just want you to know I am thinking of you and praying for you.  love the pics you share of B…

Miki, 

just want you to know I am thinking of you and praying for…

Community Involvement

Catholic Church

Attendee of

Our Lady of the Desert Church

Participated in

Attendee of

Door Slammers of Tucson Car Club

Favorites

What were Bill's favorite games to play?
Bocci, he loved playing with family and friends, especially our grandchildren. In o…
Bocci, he loved playing with family and friends, especially our grandchildren. In our bac,yar…
Bocci, he loved playing with family and friends, especially our grandchildren. In our bac,yard in a bocci court he bui…
What were Bill's favorite local spots?
Home, mountains, ocean, lakes, shooting range.
Home, mountains, ocean, lakes, shooting range.
Home, mountains, ocean, lakes, shooting range.
What were Bill's favorite sports teams?
NY GIANTS - very loyal fan! Hated what the 'woke' culture did to the respect for our…
NY GIANTS - very loyal fan! Hated what the 'woke' culture did to the respect for our country.
NY GIANTS - very loyal fan! Hated what the 'woke' culture did to the respect for our country.
What were Bill's favorite songs or musical artists?
He loved all music, well, maybe not country too much. He said too sad. His favorites…
He loved all music, well, maybe not country too much. He said too sad. His favorites: The Door…
He loved all music, well, maybe not country too much. He said too sad. His favorites: The Doors, The Moody Blues, Dean …

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Born

December 31st, 1944
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Graduated from high school

1964
East Providence, RI
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Started a job at East Providence Welding Company, Inc.

1968
East Providence, RI

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Holy Hope Cemetery

3555 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Marana Mortuary & Cemetery
Funeral services provided by

Marana Mortuary & Cemetery

Desert Harmony Hospice of Tucson
Hospice care provided by

Desert Harmony Hospice of Tucson

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