William Golla, 87, of Moosic, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, in Regional Hosptial of Scranton.
William was born in Dupont to the late William and Josephine Detz Golla. He graduated from Pittston Central Catholic High School in 1954 and went on to earn his degree at the University of Scranton. He began his career as an accountant at Bendix Corporation and held several leadership positions, including vice president of finance and president during his 30 years at Bridon American Corporation in Wilkes-Barre.
Golf was one of his passions, and he was former member of Wyoming Valley Country Club and Glenmaura National Golf Club. He loved to entertain, everyone was always welcome and provided with the best of everything to enjoy. Bill was a warm and gracious person who loved to tell stories and enjoy a good laugh. He deeply loved his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his infant son, William Golla; and sister, Barbara Hunter.
William is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Joanne; son, Gary Golla and wife, Jeanie Lai; daughter, Karen Golla Sanchez and husband, Manny Sanchez; and grandchildren, Manuel and Aidan.
Visitation will be held on Monday at Kiesinger Funeral Home, 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Family and friends are invited to visit from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. at The Sacred Heart of Jesus, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont.
Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dupont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral services are entrusted to Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.
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