William E. Sr., from the Fishtown Section of Philadelphia, passed away March 22, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Anna C. (nee Kelly), he is the devoted father of John (Maryanne), William Jr. (Gabrielle), Patrick (Mary), Maureen Mastropietro (Mark), Nancy Couchara (Henry), and Steven (Dawn), loving poppy of 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Jack, Annie, Helen, Jimmy, Frankie, Charlie, Joey, Elsie, Nancy, Tommy, and the late Bobby; brother in law of Mary Malloy. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 7:30 AM to 10:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., followed by his Funeral Mass 11 AM Holy Name of Jesus Church. Interment is Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 E. Gaul St., Phila., PA 19125, in his memory would be appreciated.