Stilo, William

William Stilo

August 1, 1948 – December 28, 2022

William P. Stilo, 74, of East Pennsboro Township, passed away Wednesday December 28, 2022. Born August 1, 1948, in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late Dominick S. and Betty I. (Hissner) Stilo. Motivated by duty and honor, Bill enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps from high school and faithfully served his country during the Vietnam War. A survivor of the Battle of Khe Sanh, in 1968, he proudly served as part of the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, known as “The Walking Dead”. He was awarded the Vietnamese Service Medal with 3 Stars and a Combat Action Ribbon for his meritorious service. Over the years, he was employed in various endeavors from Railroad Conductor to Security Guard.

With a naturally outgoing personality, Bill made friends easily and abundantly. He was a member of Lower Allen VFW Post 7530, Bill survived by his sister, Judith A. Zeiders and her husband, Richard of Pinehurst, NC as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Richard A. Stilo.