Rocky Mount

William P. Brander, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was born on March 22, 1948 in Bronx, New York to Paul and Virginia Brander.

He is survived by his wife, Carol E. Brander; his son, James Viola of New York; his brothers, Jon Brander (Therese), and Bob Brander; sisters, Virginia Dowd (John), Betty Ann and husband, Robert Lee.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 12, 2021 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash St., NE, Wilson, NC  27893. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 -OR- The National Wildlife Federation, PO Box 1583, Merrifield VA 22116-1583.