William A. Bevacqua, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility while under the care of Niagara Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, William was the son of the late William and Herva (Mayville) Bevacqua; and the beloved husband of the late Shirley A. (Sdao) Bevacqua, whom he married on May 4, 1954 at the former Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Mrs. Bevacqua recently predeceased him on June 21, 2025 after 71 years of marriage.
Bill was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He served proudly in the United States Navy from 1950 until his honorable discharge in 1954. Bill worked alongside his wife, operating S’Dao Furniture in Niagara Falls, NY for 52 years. He was a member of the Niagara County Community College Scholarship Committee, taking great pride in awarding scholarships to local students. An avid golfer, Bill was a member of Niagara Frontier Country Club for over 40 years. He also enjoyed reading, especially about history. More than anything, he cherished the time he spent with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you his Hospice Nurse, DJ, as well as the dedicated staff of David’s Path at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility for the kindness, care, and compassion shown to William and his family.
William is survived by his daughter, Beth (late Jack) Maggi and was sadly predeceased by his son, David (Micheline) Bevacqua. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nicole (David) Balzer, Alex Bevacqua, Christopher (Feren) Bevacqua, Lauren (Michael) Tette, Joseph (Kristen) Maggi and Nicholas (Tyler Szumada) Maggi; his great-grandchildren, Andrew, Zoe, William, Guy, Margaux, Arya, Joey, Carmine, Ava and Amelia; his sister, Betty (late James) Rienzo; his special niece, Leslie (Clint) McCauley and special nephew, Mark Trzeciak, as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his beloved wife, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert (late Anne) Bevacqua.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 6 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. William’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10 AM in Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Entombment with Military Honors will follow in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings can be made to Niagara Hospice House, www.niagarahospice.org/. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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Visitation
Sunday, July 06, 2025
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, July 07, 2025
10:00 AM
Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph Church
1413 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
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