Wiliam E. Niglio Obituary (1959

William E. Niglio, Jr. "Wheels" suddenly passed away on July 24, 2023, at home. Born on August 30, 1959, to the late William Sr. and Virginia (nee: DeSoi) Niglio and has been a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. He was a graduate of South Philadelphia High School "Class of 1977" and worked for many years for Kansas Beef Industries as a forklift operator. He was an avid Phillies Sports Fan, liked listening to WMMR on the radio, playing half ball with his friends, and going on the amusements with his grandchildren in N. Wildwood, NJ. William loved people and enjoyed their company. He was fun loving, charismatic, caring and had a great sense of humor. In his earlier years he enjoyed parading on New Years Day with the Landi and Liberty Comic Clubs. Loving companion of 28 years to Joanie Weisback. Beloved father of Tina Niglio, Jackie (Mike) Diese, Shannon Niglio, Melanie (Kevin) McGlinchey and Tommy (Regina) Weisback. Dearest Poppy to Aidan, Navi, Sean, Genny, Brandon, Vanessa, Logan, Lincoln and Layla. Brother of Millie (Gar) Niglio and Carol (late Thomas) Banjock. Uncle of Tiffany and Justin and great uncle of Dakota and Lucian. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 10am to 12 noon at the Murphy Ruffenach, Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home (3rd & Wolf Streets). Funeral Home Service 12 noon. Burial will be private. In his memory donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306. Cemetery Burial will be private PAUS Visitation for Relatives and friends Monday, July 31, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA 19148 US 215-334-1578 Funeral Service Monday, July 31, 2023 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA 19148 US 215-334-1578 Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578