William R. Penta Jr., of Wolcott, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 22, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born at home in Wolcott, December 09, 1962, son of the late William R. Penta, Sr., and Helen Richey Penta. He worked at Wegmans Egg Farm, Smith's Sawmill, and the Red Creek Post Office doing cleaning and maintenance, after an auto accident he spent his days caring for others. He enjoyed hunting, tinkering, helping others, and rarely missed family events.

William is predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth Caldarera Penta, and William R. Penta Sr., sister, Wanda Rose Moore, and nephew Mitchell Pitts.

He is survived by his children, Joseph (Dr. Kayla) Penta of Corning, Jason Penta, Nicole (Thomas) Howard, and Chelsea Penta all of Newark, Grandson, Grahm Penta of Fish Hawk Florida, siblings, Kathleen Stebbins of Wolcott, Susan Nurse of Wolcott, James (Rachel Knepp) Penta of Wolcott, Sandra (Allan) Brumit of Westmoreland TN., Barbara (Michael) Lyons of Wolcott, Kenneth (Debra) Caldarera of Chesapeake, VA, Karen (Robert) Brundidge of Elberton GA., Kerry (Bill) Pitts of Sterling, and Kimberly (Randy) Jackson of Sodus, as well as several nieces and nephews, and his special friend, Noah Garner who was like a son to him.

Calling hours will be Saturday, February 26, 11:00-3:00 with a memorial service at 3:00 at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home , Red Creek, a gathering and dinner will be held afterword's at the North Wolcott Christian Church, 12764 Church St., Wolcott, NY 14590. In lieu of flowers, for those wishing to make contributions in Williams name they may do so to the American Cancer Society, cancer.org . www.catoredcreek.com