William E. Hudec, age 83, passed away July 13, 2025, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born April 2, 1942, in Cleveland to Gerard Hudec and Anna (Ciha) Hudec.

William proudly served in the United States Navy from 1959 thru 1963.  He was a maintenance worker for Transcon, Inc. for many years.

He enjoyed the time he spent in the service, his Harley, and classic cars, especially his 1957 Ford Fairlane. He always enjoyed his time with the family especially if there was a free meal involved.  He was always dependable and was willing to go out of his way just to help someone but never asked for help himself

William is survived by his daughters, Patti Hudec (Steve Gould), Debby (Bryan) Briskey; son, Gerard (Carol) Hudec; brother, Jerry Hudec; grandchildren, Ryan Hudec, Marc Ticel, (Amber Hall), Amanda (Bryant) Philo, Charles Ticel, Levi Lowery; great grandchildren Marc Ticel Jr., Aleena Ticel and Ember Philo.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends will be received 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avene, Painesville, Ohio.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 17th, at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland.