William P. Walsh of Scranton passed away Aug. 30, following an illness. Born in Scranton on March 12, 1942, he was the son of William V. Walsh and Dorothy Floyd Walsh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerard F. in 2009; and infant brother, Gary. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Geraldine Irene Fitzmaurice, at St. Paul's Parish in Scranton, on Nov. 27, 1965, and enjoyed happy years until her death on May 26, 2015, just short of 50 years of marriage. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Ann Walsh Piccirilli and Stan Piccirilli, of West Wyoming; William P. Walsh and Ellen Noone Walsh, of Jenkins Twp.; and Judith Ann Walsh Reesey, of Scranton. Grandchildren brought him tremendous joy and he looked forward to spending time together. They are Amanda Marie Sweeny and Howard Sweeny, of Centre Hall; William P. Walsh III and his fiancée, Sarah Oliver, of Old Forge; Matthew Thomas Walsh, of Pittston; Joseph William Piccirilli, of West Wyoming; and great-granddaughter, Abigail Sweeny. Bill graduated from St. Paul's Elementary and High School (1960) and attended Penn State University Education Program and The University of Scranton. At age 76, he wanted to complete his degree and earned an associate's degree from Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was employed by United States Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company for 14 years before entering the agency side of the insurance industry and was employed in various agencies in Scranton. Most recently he was associated with Assured Partner of NEPA for many years. In addition to his degree, he held many industry licenses and continuing education courses. Community involvement was important to him and for more than 25 years he was involved with the Shamrock Heart Association distributing flowers to nursing homes on St. Patrick's Day annually. He coached girls' softball with the Tripps Park Missy League and basketball at Holy Cross Hall. Additionally, he worked many hours on various projects at St. Patrick's Parish and school. Including serving as president of the Home School Association and as a member of the Parish Council, usher, money counter, Eucharistic Minister, and senior acolyte for funeral Masses. Professionally he served as president of Northeastern Pennsylvania Association of Independent Insurance Agents. He was also a Charter Member of Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 13025, and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians O'Malley Division 4. Bill enjoyed golf and Penn State football, and cherished his friends and family events. He was universally loved by those he touched and will be sorely missed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Patrick's Food Pantry in Scranton, Pa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Jackson Street. Interment, St. Michael's Cemetery, Dunmore. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1401 Capouse Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.

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