William Vito Pazienza, 85, of Scranton died July 13, 2021, at the VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born March 21, 1936, in Astoria, NY; the son of the late Louis and Vivian Rougeau Pazienza.  His wife is the former Kathleen Anderson.

Bill was an athlete in his younger days having tryouts in Major League Baseball. He also served his country in the United States Army. He worked at IBM as an administration manager for over 20 years.

Bill was preceded in death by his daughter Robin Skipper who died in 2002, a brother, Robert and a sister, Barbara Bradford.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Glenn, Scranton.; daughters, Lisa Kalish, LaFayette, GA; Gail Burns, Factoryville; and Kathi McIntosh, Scranton; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Blessing Service will be Sunday at 4pm from Anthony P. Litwin Jr. Funeral Homes, 33 Reynolds St. Factoryville, with the Rev. Arbogaste Satoun officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2pm-4pm.