Bill was a hobbyist photographer, fisherman, history enthusiast, junk-finder, coin collector, boater, and classic rock listener. He savored yearly trips to Ocean City, Maryland with his wife, daughter, and family friend Rita, where he triumphed over annual battles with arcade machines and crowds of tourists to win model cars and the best spots in the sand. He found joy in simple things: selecting the best lights at Christmas, spoiling his dogs and cats, carving Jack-O-Lanterns with a simple face, finding a new flashlight or lantern, keeping his drink at the perfect temperature throughout long medical appointments, driving fast with the top down at sunset, rocking out to good music, and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams. In retirement, Bill spent his time between family and friends, his vehicles, and the family cats.
Bill is pre-deceased by his parents William J Grant and Lillian Grant (nee Williams), his sister Christine, and his niece Gabrielle. He is survived by his wife Robin (nee O’Rourke), daughter Grace (Brian), his three boys Robert (Sarah), John, and Andrew, sister Veronica (Allen), twin brother Francis, four nieces, two great nieces, and seven grandchildren, all of whom he deeply cared about.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 11 at 11:30, followed by a funeral service at 12:30, at Ruffenach Funeral Home 4900 Township Line Road Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Private luncheon and internment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill’s name to the Vietnam Veterans of America or the Arbor Day Foundation.
