William “Bill” James Persin, 89, passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2025. He was born in Imperial, Pennsylvania on July 20th, 1936, a son of the late Anthony and Annette Persin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Rose Marie and his brother, Robert. He is survived by his children, Leslie, Daniel (Beth), Jill, Gail (Rick) and Jeffrey; as well as his sister, Dorothy Esia, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will carry forward his legacy of service, hard work, and love. After graduating from high school, William proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Upon his honorable discharge, he attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a degree in engineering and went on to complete his master’s in mechanical engineering. William was a man of many talents who pursued both engineering and his lifelong passion for aviation. He attended flight school, became a skilled pilot, and co-owned Stensin Aviation at the Beaver County Airport, where countless students began their journeys in flight. He also shared this love with his two sons, teaching them to fly and passing down his enthusiasm for aviation. In August of 1962, Bill married the love of his life, Rose Marie (Anthony) Persin. Together, they raised five children in Moon Township and shared nearly 63 years of marriage. For almost five decades, they also owned and operated Persin’s Tavern in Clinton, Pennsylvania, a beloved family business passed down from his mother and a cherished gathering place for the community.

In accordance with William’s wishes, arrangements are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. His family takes comfort in knowing that his memory will live on through all whose lives he touched.