Willis F. Debell

Willis F. DeBell, 95, of Dubois Road Ithaca, died Thursday November 23, 2017 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home.

Son of the late Howard and Margaret Apgar DeBell and widow of Emma A. DeBell.

Born in Ithaca NY and graduated from Ithaca High School, Willis served in the US Army during WWII, after the war

he learned the Mason trade from his Dad, from 1947 to 1965 he owned his own Masonary Business, in 1965 became a

member of the Local #17 Mason Union and later Local #3 Masons Union was a member for over 45 years. Willis enjoyed Hunting, fishing, gardening,

traveling and camping

Survivors include Daughter: Sandra (Pete) Capalongo, Son: John DeBell, Granddaughters: DEette Grant, Rebecca DeBell and Lori Winter

Grandson: Peter Capalongo also 9 Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Private Graveside services will be held at Frear Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to

charity of ones choice. Bangs Funeral Home will be assisting the family.