Niebrzydowski

William “Bill” Joseph Niebrzydowski, 74, formerly of Butler, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at Cadia Healthcare Capitol-Dover.

He was born March 13, 1948, in Pittsburgh, and was the son of the late John and Helen Niebrzydowski.

Bill married Diane Collins Niebrzydowski in 1968, and they enjoyed 54 wonderful years of marriage.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Bill moved to Butler for his senior year of high school.

He then served in the U.S. Navy with stations in Puerto Rico and Virginia, and eventually settled in Butler, to work and raise his family.

He worked in a variety of industrial capacities over the years, but primarily as a steelworker. Eventually, Bill and his wife Diane moved to Delaware to be closer to his grandchildren.

Bill suffered a devastating spinal cord injury in a surfing accident while on vacation with his family. His willingness to work hard and his stubborn personality allowed him to overcome many obstacles and enjoy aspects of his post-injury life. However, Bill’s struggle came to an end, and he died peacefully after several years of battling his injury and all the related ailments.

Bill was a devoted husband and father, who loved traveling with his family, playing/watching/talking golf, and enjoying all Pittsburgh sports (especially the Steelers).

Bill will be remembered as a unique individual with many curiosities about the world, a broad palate for food, cocktails and song, and an imaginative sense of humor. He was a creative storyteller, who brought to life a myriad of characters that peopled the regions of his varied experiences.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Niebrzydowski.

Bill was a proud father and grandfather. In addition to his wife, Diane, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Keely Niebrzydowski of Dover, Del.; his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Kerry Niebrzydowski of Iron Mountain, Mich.; his grandchildren, Will Niebrzydowski, Ben Niebrzydowski, Ava Niebrzydowski, Mila Niebrzydowski and Sabina Niebrzydowski; his siblings, John Nieber of Peachtree City, Ga., Matt Nieber of St. Petersburg, Fla., James Niebrzydowski of Linesville, Pa.; as well as his sister, Christine Grindel of Libertyville, Ill.

Additionally, Bill is survived by many loving extended family members and friends.

NIEBRZYDOWSKI — Visitation for William “Bill” Joseph Niebrzydowski, who died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at THE FUNERAL HOME OF MICHAEL J. AMBRUSO, 1175 S. State St., Dover, Del.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at The Church of the Holy Cross, 631 S. State St., Dover, Del.

Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared at www.ambruso.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.