Birth date: Aug 20, 1948 Death date: Dec 30, 2024
William "Bill" Friend, 76, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2024 at his home. Bill was a dedicated master plumber, proudly working for UPMC Children's Hospital until his retirement. He took immense pride in his work and w Read Obituary
Bill and I met at our family’s gas station and garage. We became good friends and I got to experience many cruises through the Eat’n Parks we had a lot of great times. Those were great times that I will always have great memories of. Rest in Peace my Friend
Rest in peace Bill.
Co worker from Children’s Hospital in Oakland.
I met Bill in 1980 at A Disco Club in Bridgeville, Pa. As we started talking it was so crazy that we both lived in West Mifflin (Not far from each other) and went to the same high school at WMS, yet never knew each other. But then Bill was 6 years older than myself. We had started dating and Bill had accepted me being divorced and with 3 kids with no problem. Bill treated me and my kids with such goodness and kindness. Bill was a very caring, kindhearted, loving, patient and fun guy. He was always there when I needed him. We eventually moved in together and got engaged. I had gotten pregnant with our son, Ricky J. Friend. Unsuccessfully our relationship did not last, but we remained very close friends. Unfortunately our son, Ricky passed away on a motorcycle accident in 2000 at the age of 19. I know that he is with our son, Ricky. Please give Ricky hugs & kisses from me too. I will always treasure and hold the memories and times we spent together forever. You will always have a very special place in my Heart. May you Rest with God.. Eternal Love, Debbie
Deepest condolences to your family...
Bill and I met over 60 years ago in high school both of us being car guys. I was trying to be the next Richard Petty and he supported me and went with me to the races and help build a car. I was away for over 40 years when my wife passed away, she wanted to come back home and be buried. My wife Mary, and my daughter. Stacy are both buried at Jefferson memorial do me a favor my friend, keep an eye out on my family for me when you get to heaven we had talked a week earlier before your passing about getting together for lunch or dinner unfortunately it’s gonna have to wait till we meet again in heaven. May God bless you, my friend.
