William G. Landes, 62, US Navy, Vietnam War Veteran-of St. Petersburg, FL funeral is 10:30 AM, Friday, February 20, 2009 at the Suncoast Cathedral, 2300 62nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 with Pastor Howard, to officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:00 AM until service time. Graveside services with full military honors are 2:30 PM, February 20, 2009 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 with the Marion County Military Honor Guard, to officiate.
A native of Bucks County, PA and a local resident since 1973, when he moved here from Willow Grove, PA; he was a carpenter, a member of Suncoast Cathedral; A US Navy Vietnam War Veteran; a member of the American Legion and a fan the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team. Preceded in death by a brother, Scott Landes, he is survived by his wife of 35 years, Peggy Landes of St Petersburg, FL; a son, William “Bruce” Landes and his companion, Megan Bye of Clearwater, FL; his father, William C. Landes and his wife, Floss of Souderton, PA; his mother, Ida Moore and her husband, Norm of Souderton, PA; three brothers, Les Landes and his wife, Min of Orefield, PA; Dennis Landes of Lansdale, PA and Ivan Landes of Norristown, PA; sisters, Darlene Hartzell and her husband, Wayne of Lansdale, PA and Jane Landes of Dublin, PA and two grandchildren: Adriana Landes and Jordan Landes, both of Clearwater, FL.
Please send all floral arrangements directly to the church. Should friends desire, donations may be made to Hospice House Woodside, 6770 102nd Avenue N., Pinellas Park, FL 33782 in memory of William.
The featured picture is William and Peggy Landes at the 1st World Series game the Tampa Bay Rays Played in 2008.
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To Dearest Peggy and her family, We are sending you our deepest sympathy for our loss of Will. We have great memories of spending time together, especially ate the Whitney Bank evening of our own food feast. Whenever I talk about the Rays I will always remember our conversations of all the players. May God give you the extra strength you need at this time in your lives.
Love, Joe, Cathy, Cathy, Pattie, John and Christopher.
Will will be missed at work. We all looked past the crusty exterior to find the caring and generous, devoutly Christian man beneath. We love you, Will.
Peggy, Chris and I are truly sorry to hear about Will. I know it’s been a long time, but we thought of him often.Please accept or deepest sympathy, and regret that we will not be able to attend due to family illness.God Bless You!!
It was a privilege to work with Will since 2003 at AQF.
He was always kind and gracious. So sorry for your loss.
Jeanne Carlson
we both will miss you. We worked 30 years together and every time the Rays are on I will be thinking of you. Peggy thanks for being a good friend to both of us. Keep in touch. I can hear Will now. GO RAYS!!!!!!
Dear Peggy and Family,
We send our sympathy, our love and our support to you all. It was an honor and a privilege to assist in scanning and preparing your photos for Will’s service. Go Rays, and Will, my dad Jim is waiting on you to go fishing.
Peggy,Our seats were next to your’s last season. It will be hard not seeing Will at the games this year, But it’s good to know that he’s with the Lord and pain free. You will remain in our prayers.
Well, I don’t even know where to begin…you and dad have been another set of parents to me since the age of 15. I have so many memories of dad…baseball games at Al Lang Stadium on the 4th of July, Ft. De Soto Beach cook-outs, trips to PA, trips in VA, blackened fish, dad beginning to come to church…and even joining the choir, trip to IL when Bruce graduated from boot camp and Six Flags, Rays games, baseball cards, autographed baseballs…I could go on and on. You guys have not only been some of my best friends over the years, you truly are parents to me. I will miss dad terribly! Please know that I love you both very much and am here for you, mom, if you need anything at all! My family also sends their love and condolences as does Tony. Love you very much! Love, Tricia (your daughter always)
I’m sorry for your loss. He will always be remembered as a great man with a loving supportive family. He’s out of pain now and will be there watching over his beloved family. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do to be of assistance. **BIG HUGS**
Dearest Peggy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and are holding a special place in our hearts for all of you at this difficult time. I am very happy to have been able to know Will, even briefly.Lots of Love and Loads of Prayers,
Lori and Rick
PEGGY, SENDING SINCERE SYMPATHY AT THIS SAD TIME. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED (MATT 5:4)THERE’S A LOVING GOD WATCHING OVER YOU, AND THROUGHOUT THIS TIME OF NEED, HE’LL STAY CLOSE BY YOUR SIDE.
William was a fine person who conducted himself with dignity and kindness, despite his hardships. He will be missed by all his coworkers we pray for the family in their sorrow.
Will,
You had an amazing life. You got to see baseball come to St. Pete and win their division, You were able to be a Grandfather to two beautiful children and You had a wonderful relationship with your Savior who you are with now.
Will,
I remember the first day you walked into our little church and into our lives, especialy the life of our sister, Peggy. I and Peggy instantly knew that you were the one for her.We thank Almighty God for the years that we have known you, and because of God’s grace, mercy, and love we will see you again. With sad hearts, but Spiritual Joy we say Goodby for now.
Always with Love,
Carol and Gary Fair
Well my brother I know you went home but will always be with me in my mind and heart. You brought into our family a wonderful sister-in-law, who has become a close friend, and a nephew and little ones to love. I will treasure the time we spent together,especially this last year you were with us.
Thank you for taking me to the Rays games, I had never been to a baseball game but sure did love it with you and Peggy.
I will always remember you my big brother and will see you when I get there, so save me a seat!
I love you Peggy and know I will always be here for you and Bruce.
Thank you for loving my brother.
Will I will always remember seeing you with your long hair and suede fringe boots and suede hat. I thought I had the coolest hippy brother ever! You were a good man. I enjoyed talking camara’s with you! Peggy I knew you were special when I met you. I could tell how much you loved each other and after all these years whenever I saw you two, that strong love was still there. You may not know it, but it has always been an inspiration to me. Your love for each other and for Bruce and your love for God. I am always here if you need me or just want to talk. I love you.