William (Bill) J. Zee, III, 50, dedicated husband, father, uncle, brother, friend, philanthropist, and attorney, unexpectedly passed away on September 22, 2024. The great joy of Bill's life was spending time with and telling others about his loving wife and best friend of 24 years, Seana (McKendry); his two sons, Liam and Ronan and his daughter Maeve. To say he adored them would be an understatement.

Born in Camden, NJ, Bill is survived by his parents Maureen & Tim McKendry and Bill & Debbie Zee; siblings Kerri Hancock (John), Molly McKendry (Chris Jaquis), Kate Semisch (Andy), Meghan Hamilton (Aaron), Maura Lebrun (Dhel), Paddy McKendry (Katherine), Keelan Rowen (Scott) and twenty-seven adoring nieces and nephews.

He fiercely loved and protected his immediate and extended family. His quick wit and dynamic presence will live on in their memories shared. Supporting his children in their various endeavors was Bill's favorite pastime; he was as enthusiastic about his children's sports as he was about his Philly sports teams. He loved spending time with family and friends, enjoying good food and drink and engaging in interesting conversation. Bill's love for reading could only be matched by his enthusiasm for music. He lived life to the fullest and took every chance he could get to explore new places, attend numerous concerts, travel, meet new friends and cuddle his dogs.

Following graduation from West Deptford High School, Bill received his BA from Rutgers University and Master's of Education from the University of Pennsylvania. He then taught at West Deptford High School, moved to Michigan where he was an Instructor at Eastern Michigan University and then returned to the East coast to serve as Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at Rutgers University. Bill then earned his Juris Doctorate from Villanova University and immediately began his career in education law building a thriving practice with an expertise in student services and special education. He received numerous professional awards and recognitions for his outstanding work as an attorney.

A true servant leader, Bill volunteered his expertise over the years as a board member of Aaron's Acres, Attachment & Trauma Network, Leadership Lancaster, SHARE of Lancaster, Touchstone Foundation: Youth Mental Wellness Partners. Bill made it his life's work to advocate for those who had no voice by writing and speaking on the subject of childhood trauma, a subject very dear to his heart.

Bill made the world a better place and his legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM on Friday, September 27, 2024, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. There will not be a visitation prior to the mass on Friday. The Mass will be livestreamed via the church website, www.sjnlancaster.org . Interment will be private in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends will be received from 5-8PM on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Attachment & Trauma Network , Aaron's Acres or SHARE of Lancaster .