Obituary: Former Wilmington Resident William R. Iovanna

WILMINGTON, MA -- The following obituary was provided by the Nichols Funeral Home in Wilmington.

William R. Iovanna, USN Retired CW04, age 73, of Raymond, NH formerly of Wilmington, MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 18, 2019. William was the devoted father of Anthony Iovanna of Glendale, AZ, the late Marc Iovanna and Teressa Iovanna. Loving “Grampa” of Justin, Christopher, Hannah and Bradley. Cherished son of the late Capitola (Hovey) and Joseph McCabe, dear brother of Janis Hall & her husband Albert of Stoneham, Bonnie McElenehy & her husband Jerry of Tennessee, Sharon Caira & her husband Aldo of Wilmington and the late Charlene Brogna. William is also survived by his former wife and dear friend Allyson Barnes as well as many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, MA, on Monday, January 28th for Visitation from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, immediately followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 noon. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in William’s memory may be made to Homes for Our Troops, 6 Main St., Taunton, MA 02780.

William proudly served in the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War as well as several conflicts; he retired in 1990 following 25 years of active duty.