William Zaragoza Sr., age 73, of DeMotte, IN formerly of East Chicago and Hammond, IN passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. He is survived and continually loved by: Corina, his devoted wife of 48 years; three daughters, Samantha (Rene) Ramirez, Jacqueline (David) Griffin, and Gabriela Zaragoza; and only son William (Julie) Zaragoza, Jr.; grandchildren, Corina (Jeffery) Aguilera, Gabriela (Ivan) Vargas, Justine and Lauren Ramirez, Kristopher, Nicholas, Angelina, and Julian Griffin, William III and Kamyelle Zaragoza; great grandchildren, Noah and Madilyn Vargas; siblings, Grace (Steve) Longazo, Roger (Esther) Zaragoza, Joseph (Andrea) Zaragoza, Richard (Gabriela) Zaragoza; and numerous Zaragoza nieces and nephews, along with nieces, Cynthia (Teddy) Delgado and Leslie (Bobby) Pena. He is preceded in death by his parents Steve and Refugio Zaragoza; brother Steve Zaragoza, and sister Gloria Doyen. Visitation will be on Friday, November 25, 2016 from 2:00-8:00 pm at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster. Funeral service will be on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with a 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Hammond, IN. Bill served in the United States Army and retired from Inland Steel after 32 years. He was a dedicated coach and mentor at St. Mary’s E.C., C.Y.O., Carmelite home for Girls E.C., and Special Olympics. He was an avid Chicago White Sox fan, and loved his oldies music. He always had a great sense of humor, gave words of wisdom, and had a joyful, giving, and loving heart. If we all lived by his examples, the world would be a better place. He was such a great presence and the cornerstone of our family. He will forever be remembered in our hearts.