William (Bill) Rohlando Zatelli, May 15, 1942 - January 25, 2023, Bill Zatelli passed away peacefully at home with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rolando and Jesse Marie Zatelli; his sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Paul Harrison; his brother, Clifford Zatelli; and brother-in-law, Donald Ponsonby. He is survived by his wife, Rena Zatelli; sister, Edith Ponsonby; son, Anthony Zatelli; daughter-in-law, Mina Zatelli; stepchildren, Jim Watkins and Debbie Council-Watkins; six grandchildren, Vincent Zatelli, Dominic Zatelli, Grayson Truda, Natalie Truda, Kenly Truda, and Jordan Watkins. Bill was from McKeesport, PA (outside of Pittsburgh) and was a Steelers fan all his life. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam, moving to Colonial Heights, VA, after returning. He settled in Chester after his marriage to Rena. After 45 years of marriage, he still referred to Rena as "his bride." Bill worked with the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local #10 for a number of years and retired in 2005, after a long career in Construction Management. Bill loved his family above all else.
Bill requested no public services. In his remembrance, please donate to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805.