William W. “Bill” Parag
November 1, 1953 - May 4, 2025
William W. “Bill” Parag, age 71, of Newark, DE, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on November 1, 1953, he was a son of the late Steven Parag and Mary Jane (Wright) Dellorse. Bill was the proud owner of Parag’s Glass Company in Newark, DE for 38 years.
In his spare time, Bill enjoyed fishing. He could often be found in the kitchen cooking or outside barbequing for his loved ones. Bill treasured his family, he always wanted to be sure his children were happy and he adored his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Parag; and siblings, Stephen Parag, April Parag, and Edward Parag. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Deborah L. (Snisko) Parag; children, Kathleen Parag, Felicia Parag (James), William Parag Jr. (Katie), Ashley Parag, Adam Stovall, and Sarah Taylor; grandchildren, Michael Roarke, Gabrialle Parag, Jacob Shivery, Ryleigh Cilia, Peyton Parag, Leonidas Goodwin, Zoey Goodwin, and Penelope Parag; siblings, David Parag (Judy) and Darlene Hitt; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 12 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 12 pm. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online by clicking here.
Sharon Leslie
Bill was a dear member of our extended family and we lived you z bunch. Your in God’s hands now and you will be missed. Rest in Peace!
Love my mom Joan Simmons, Sherri n Roger Leslie and Katie n Mitch Gearinger and Doug Harris.
Chris Atlantic Glass
I can’t say enough good things about Bill. Over the years I’ve known him he has been a very good friend and mentor. Bill taught me how to cut glass and encouraged me to start my own glass business. He looked out for me over the years and treated me so good. We often joked that I was his adopted son. To Billy and the family I send my deepest condolences and prayers. The world needs for Bill Parag’s. God bless this family
Walter & Dorothy
We loved your sense of humor, generousity, and caring. You will be missed.
May the Lord keep you in His loving care. 🙏🏼
Janine & Andy Untersinger
Billl, the world has lost a good man, and yes that’s YOU. Bill was such a kind, thoughtful & generous man who loved our dearest friend. We were blessed to have known you. Your spirit will live through the love and the lives you have touched including ours. We love you Bill, God bless & rest well. To your family, stand strong and lean on those who love you. You are not alone. Deb we are here for you, we love you and our heart breaks. God blessed you when you and Bill found each other.
Love Janine & Andy Untersinger
Lida parag
Uncle Bill was a very kind and caring person. He will be deeply missed. Sending prayers to all the family.
Anthony Giliberti
Bill was a great guy , I Always enjoyed talking to him, about life and business .He was always a pleasant person to talk to. I will miss a great person that was here on this earth. Anthony
Mike Lake
I met Bill in 2021, he was one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet. I enjoyed the conversations that we had about different things in life. He will truly be missed by many, rest in peace Bill.
Wayne & Barbara Bishop
A kind, generous and caring neighbor will be missed. God Bless the family. May he rest in peace.
Joyce Chatman
I knew Mr. Parag threw his daughter Kathy and would see him at his glass business place and address him as ‘handsome’ and he would say to me, ‘are you talking to me’ with a giggle !!! God Bless his wife Debbie and his family & friends for their loss of a very hard working man and dedicated husband & father figure. Rest in peace Bill.
Joyce Chatman
Newark, De.
Richard Runyon
So sorry to hear about the passing of my friend Bill. I have some very fond memories of them. It was a great man who would do anything for anybody. He helped me along the way and I am grateful to have known him. My prayers go out to his family and friends. May you rest in peace my friend. And perhaps we will meet again one day amen
Mike Ingram
I’ve loved baseball since 1969, but for over two decades, I only experienced the game through a TV screen. That changed in 1992, when I moved into Cobblefield the same year as Bill did. We got to know each other quickly and formed a genuine bond.
That year, Bill surprised me with tickets—not just to any game, but to a Phillies playoff game. It was my first time seeing baseball live. That’s the kind of man Bill Parag was—and still is in my heart.
Bill was more than just a neighbor; he was family. He became a second father to my son, often taking him, along with Bill Jr., on fishing and camping trips. His generosity, warmth, and friendship made a lasting impact on our lives. I will always carry his memory with deep gratitude and love.
Stuart Hemming
Our heartfelt condolences to Billy, Debbie and the Parag family. We loved Bill and will miss him very much!
Andie and Stuart