William Gariano

William F. Gariano, age 94, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on September 13, 2020. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph V. and Mary A. Gariano (nee Distaio.

William was a proud and active 4th Degree Member of The Knights of Columbus, in which he designed their facility in Newtown Square. He was an avid golfer in his young days. William also enjoyed repairing clocks, gardening, and amateur radio. In his professional life, William was a practicing Architecture and Engineer, achieving the level of Master of Science in the Engineering.

In addition William was a military veteran, having severed in the United States Navy during World War Two in the Pacific Theater.

William was the beloved husband of the late Christina M. Gariano (nee Aprile), who passed away on March 20, 2018, who were married for nearly 70 years;  loving father of William J. Gariano, Nora A. Gariano (John), and Thomas A. Gariano (Judy); adoring grandfather of Lori Wilkenson, Stephanie Gariano, and the late Traci Sachs. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Greeting 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073, 610-353-6300, followed by his Memorial Service at 11:00 AM.  Interment private.