William J. 'Bill' Racine

William J. ‘Bill’ Racine age 85 of North Canton passed away Monday June 5, 2006 at Aultman Hospital. Bill was born May 23, 1921 in Windber, PA to the late Carmine & Lucy (Sposit) Racine. He was a member of the 1st Marine Div. in the South Pacific during WW II and received an Honorable Discharge. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Case Western Reserve in 1951. In 1960 Bill and his family moved from Cleveland to the Massillon area. Bill was a regional sales manager for Nationwide Insurance and retired in 1987 after 30 years. His activities included Jackson Little League and St. Mary’s Booster Club. He is survived by wife, Gloria M. (Hynes) Racine with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Children and their spouses: Dean & Robin Racine of Westerville, OH, David Racine of San Diego, CA, Patricia & Daniel Muffet of North Canton, & William P. & Suzanna Racine of North Canton Sisters: Mary Jane Rogers & Dorothy Paviglianiti Grandchildren: Jennifer (Todd) Gradek, Jacqui Racine, Ashley Muffet, Brittany Muffet, Marcus Muffet, Morgan Muffet, Amy Racine, Nathan Racine, & Sara Racine, A Memorial Mass will be 10 AM Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Massillon. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to St. Mary’s Scholarship Fund. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home www.paquelet.com 330-833-3222