Meriden- William F.Willis, 71 passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. He was born May 20, 1937 in Mineola, NY, a son of the late Robert and Helen (Klecker) Willis. He was the owner of M. Wilder & Sons in Meriden until his retirement. Bill is survived by two daughters, Marie Teresa Willis of Belmont, MA, and Ann Marie and her husband Paul Pulisz of Wallingford, one son, Darren and his wife Julie Willis of Bakersfield, CA and two grandchildren, Renee and Jonathan Pulisz. He is also survived by a sister, Loretta Ferrari and three brothers, Robert, Daniel and Matthew Willis of NY. The family is having a private service. The Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden has been entrusted with the arrangements.