William Disessa

We write with heavy hearts to announce that William “Bill” George DiSessa, 66, of Holly, Michigan, passed away on May 26, 2024. Bill was born on October 15, 1957, to Mary Lou Wright and William George Farnum in Flint, Michigan. He was later adopted by Vincent DiSessa, who raised Bill, dutifully and lovingly, with Mary Lou. Bill completed his High School education at George A. Dondero High School. After, he achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Central Michigan University; and he also received a Master’s Degree from the University of Pheonix in Organizational Management. After graduating from Central Michigan University, he found his way to La Porte, Texas, where he met the love of his life, who would inspire him until the day of his passing: Janie Bais DiSessa. Bill and Janie were married; and after two years, they had a son: Will. Bill’s and Janie’s marriage endured until the day of Bill’s passing—a union that lasted 34 years in this world. With remarkable creativity and effortless excellence in all his endeavors, Bill’s accomplishments are innumerable. He began his career as a Reporter for the Houston Chronicle before he moved back home to Michigan, where he worked as a Reporter for the Flint Journal. He went on to hold many titles within the State of Michigan, including: Communications Specialist; Manager; Administrative Manager; and, at the time of his passing, Spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Education. Ever committed to the betterment of our society, Bill also served as an Adjunct Instructor with Madonna University, where he taught Bachelor’s- and Master’s-level courses that reached students as far as Tianjin Agricultural University in China. Bill’s curiosity could never be contained; and his talent was as limitless as the love he brought to this world. In his free time, Bill was an entrepreneur, who explored his interests as a self-made Product Developer. In this role, he obtained multiple approvals from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for utility patents; and he also developed two mobile apps (each aimed at combating the immense stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic). Using an exquisite mastery of the written word, Bill was also an author, who penned works in the style of screenplay and prose. And in his dedication to serving his community in the Village of Holly, Michigan, Bill was appointed to his local Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals. There is simply insufficient space to give Bill the tribute that he deserves. He was an athlete, a movie buff, a student of history, an inventor, an artist, and—without a shred of hyperbole—among the greatest fathers that has ever been or ever will be. We take comfort in the knowledge that Bill leaves behind a legacy of love that will live on in those for whom he now waits. He is predeceased by his mother, Mary Lou, his biological father, William, and his sister, Juliet. He is survived by his wife, Janie, his son, Will, his brother, Ronald, his sister, Angela, his brother-in-law, Michael Osborne, his niece, Grace, his adoptive father, Vincent, and many more friends and family members. We will see him again, one day, in a happy eternity. A Visitation for Bill will be held at the Dryer Funeral Home in Holly, Michigan on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. You are also invited to celebrate Bill’s life at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Holly, Michigan, where Mass will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at the Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Blanc, Michigan immediately after Mass. Flowers are appreciated; but the family respectfully requests that you also consider donating to the American Diabetes Association, or to any cause that you believe makes our world a better place.

William Disessa

October 15, 1957 - May 26, 2024