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William Alfonse Szymanski

Posted 2020-07-21 by mhenderson
Published in Today's News Herald on Jul. 21, 2020 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

William Alfonse Szymanski (Ski), 77, passed away on July 6, 2020 in
Lake Havasu City. He was born in Pittsburgh on Oct. 17, 1942 - the
beloved son of Doris and William Szymanski, Gerald Alphonse Tedesco,
and widow of Renee Szymanski.

He is survived by his two brothers, Frank Szymanski and Gerald
Tedesco, three children Bonnie Pancheri, Carrie Arendell, William
Szymanski, and stepson Norman Hoefer; grandchildren Nathan Arendell,
Alex Arendell, Ryan Pancheri, Erik Pancheri, Thomas Pancheri, and
great-grandson Wyatt Arendell.

He was a proud and active member of the American Legion, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Elks National Foundation, Eagles 4299, Holland Club 50
years Qualified on Submarines, Bubbleheads of Arizona, and USSVI
Submarine Veterans. He served in the US Navy from 1963 to 1978 and
retired Civil Service DOD Naval Station 32nd Street, San Diego, CA. He
moved to Lake Havasu City in 1996 and enjoyed retirement with all his
friends in these organizations and at the lake, where he was known as
River Santa.

He was a friend to many and will be truly missed.

Interment of ashes will take place at Miramar National Cemetery and
services will be held in Lake Havasu City at a later date.

Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.
Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card go to
www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.




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