William S. Pitlik

William Sigmond Pitlik, 85, of Danville, passed away November 28, 2017. William was born in Danville on June 19, 1932 the son of Joseph F. and Matilda (Ruszan) Pitlik. William married the love of his life Kathleen Guiliani and they spent the next 61 years together. She survives. Also surviving are his two daughters, Angela Mitchell, Brenda (Jake Spain) Clark; three sons John (Julia) Pitlik, William (Cindy) Pitlik Jr., Vince (Jill) Pitlik; grandchildren, Aaron Pitlik, Brandi (Nate) Brinkley, Dustin Pitlik, Amy (Michael) Esteves, Melissa (Justin) Divan, Robert (Raquel Webber) Mitchell, Thomas Clark, Cathleen Clark, Westin Pitlik, Tyler (Candice and TJ) Brandon; and six step-grandchildren Katherine, Ronald, Sara, Thomas, Kelley, Robin; 28 great-grandchildren, four sisters, Elizabeth Pitlik, Julia Trigalet, Matilda (Charlie) Dietz, Joann Dernulc and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. William is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cathleen E. Pitlik; two brothers, Joseph Pitlik Jr., Frank Pitlik; four sisters, Mary Dalby, Irma Porter, Esther Rodman, Helen Gillum. William graduated from Schlarman High School class of 1950. After graduation he joined the Army and served in the Korean war. William had a long-term career with over 35 years as a lineman with AT&T the Bell Operating Company. William was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the local IBEW, as well as a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. In his spare time, he could be found tending his garden or cheering on his favorite teams, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers. You cannot remember William without remembering his great smile and easy-going personality, he made many friends in his 85 years who will truly miss him. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10am Saturday December 2, 2017 at Holy Family Catholic Church 444 E. Main St. Danville. A Rosary Service will take place at 9:00am at Sunset Funeral Home prior to Service. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday December 1, 2017 from 4pm to 8pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion St. in Danville. Please join William's family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Visitation Dec 1, 2017 Friday, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834 Service Dec 2, 2017 Saturday, 10:00 AM Holy Family Catholic Church 444 E Main St Danville, Illinois (IL) 61832 Final Resting Place Resurrection Cemetery 818 Wendt Ave Danville, IL 61832

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