October 03, 2024

We offer our heartfelt condolences to Bill’s immediate and extended family during this time of grief and mourning. We had the privilege of working with Bill as fellow volunteer professionals for Share of Lancaster, a community support network for families who experience perinatal and infant loss. As nurses on the Board of Directors, we welcomed Bill’s generosity of self, lending his time, business acumen and legal counsel for many years. He came aboard at a crucial time for Share when we were a 20 year old organization in need of fresh energy of committed and caring people to guide Share into its future. Bill was certainly one of them. He helped Share grow stronger and more solid in our community and we recognize with gratitude, that his involvement directly affected the well-being of this organization as it continues to exist and serve families today. 
Thank you, Bill. Words cannot convey the magnitude of loss of such a wonderful person. We humbly offer sincere sympathies and our prayers for your comfort and peace.  
Linda Harnish RN, former Acting Executive Director, Share of Lancaster
Mary Ann Wolpert RN, former Share Board Member for 25 years

September 27, 2024

Words cannot begin to describe how deeply sorry I am for your families’ loss. Bill was an incredible man. A man I deeply respected and looked up to. If someone would ask me to descirbe the best man I know, Bill would be it. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to know Bill and to watch my son and Liam play hockey together. Rest easy, Bill. Thank you for giving me someone to look up to for the rest of my life. May Seana, Liam, Meave and Ronan and the rest of Bill’s family find peace in this time of incredible sorrow. 
Lee Summers

September 27, 2024

Rest In Peace old friend…You accomplished so much in this short life…..Nick Lepore

September 26, 2024

Seana,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your beautiful family. ♥️
Stephanie Moyer

September 26, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family. We had the privilege of being sworn into the Supreme Court with Bill on a trip to Washington with the LBA. So very sorry to hear of his passing. May his memory be a blessing to his Wife and children during this very difficult time. Bernard Ilkhanoff & Paula Silverstein

September 25, 2024

I had the privilege of working with and knowing Bill for over ten years as he led our district as our solicitor.  He was an amazing person with a heart of compassion.  I am better because of knowing him.  He will be dearly missed.  My prayers are with his family during this very difficult time
Joe McFarland

September 25, 2024

Mrs. Zee, Liam, and the entire Zee family.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  
Jeff Slater

September 25, 2024

Sincere condolences to the family. Such a great loss for his wife and children. Keeping you all in prayer. 
Kathy Goshert

September 25, 2024

There are no words, I am broken and shattered. You were my shelter in the storm Bill. I always looked up to and adored my big brother. He was amazing and always took time to help anyone. His legacy can never be matched and the impact he has made in his community, in his family and friends lives is unprecedented. I’m struggling for words and can’t imagine that there are enough to convey what he meant to me and to his entire family, friends and co workers . We are lost without you, I am lost without you. I will love you forever and I feel your presence and it gives me comfort. Seana, Liam, Maeve and Ronan my heart breaks for you and I love you all so much. Rest in peace my hero, my Billy  my prayer is that Grandmom and PopPop welcomed you home with with all of the love and peace that they provided for you when they were here with us. I just love you so much 
Kerri Hancock

September 25, 2024

I am a special education attorney representing families in disputes with school districts. These are disputes over what services a child with disabilities will receive from the school. As Bill represented schools, that put us on opposite side in most cases.   When I learned that Bill was the “opposing” attorney in any case, I always knew we would be able to reach a good solution for the child.  Bill’s vast knowledge of the needs of children with disabilities and his compassion for them was always clear.  He always made sure the school was looking out for the child.  Even when we disagreed on what type of services were the best in a particular case, there was never any doubt that the needs of the child were foremost in his mind. This is not just my view.  Bill’s integrity, compassion, fairness and knowledge is being acknowledged and mourned by all of the lawyers in  special eduation community who knew him, both on the family side and the school district side.  He is irreplaceable.
Daniel Fennick

September 25, 2024

I am deeply saddened to hear about Bill’s untimely passing. To know him was to love him, and the impact he had on so many lives is undeniable. It didn’t matter whether you knew Bill for five minutes, a few years, or a lifetime; the impression he left will be remembered forever. We will all miss you dearly, Bill. My heartfelt love and continued prayers go out to Seana, Liam, Maeve, Ronan, and the entire family during this difficult time.
Karen Gardner

September 25, 2024

Bill was a part of a small community of lawyers. His loss is profound and significant and I will truly miss working with him. I’m so sorry for the family’s loss. 
Heidi Goldsmith

September 24, 2024

I served with Bill on the board of Aarons Acres. I was deeply saddened to hear of his sudden passing. Over the past 50 years, he accomplished so much, leaving an undeniable mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His dedication, generosity, and work ethic were inspiring, and he touched countless lives through his efforts.
To Bill’s children, please know your father is an incredible man. He spoke of you often with immense pride and love. He loved his work and from that love came an excellence that was relied on, and sought after by so many. His legacy is not just in the work he did but in the lives he changed and the love he shared with his family. He gave so much to so many, and his memory will live on through all of us.
My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time.
Warm regards,  
Scott Chamberlain

September 24, 2024

Bill was truly an extraordinary human being. He defied the odds and made a difference not only in his own life but also as a husband, father and in advocating for children facing struggles. Growing up, he was like a brother to me. Despite the years we lost, I always rooted for him and take great pride in all he achieved. I feel privileged to have known him and will cherish our memories together for the rest of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with Seana, Liam, Maeve, Ronan, and the entire Zee and McKendry families. I love you, Bill, and I hope to see you again, my friend.
~John Gardner~

September 24, 2024

It was an honor to know Bill. He was always there when advice was needed or when the chips were down. I felt stronger knowing he was in my corner. My heart goes out to his family and closest friends. I will never forget “my good buddy, Bill Zee.”
Tracey Quigley Jones

September 24, 2024

Bill and I worked together at Rutgers in the late nineties. I’ve kept in touch and watched his life blossom ever since. It was an honor to know him. May his memory be a be a true blessing to all his family and loved ones. 
Andie Johnston DiMarco

September 24, 2024

I met Bill over 15 years ago and we became instant friends.  He was a wonderful person and always had time to listen.  After my father and my nephew, he was the best man I knew.  I have been blessed to know him and honored to be his friend.  God Speed, Bill.  I love you my dear friend and will miss you.  My prayers to Seana, Liam, Maeve and Ronin.

September 24, 2024

Bill was such a great newphew that grew up to accomplish so many amazing tasks in life. His love for his family Seana,Liam,Ronan Mauve was one thing he always held true to his heart. The chats we would have over the children’s sports and my grandchildren’s sports was something I’ll treasure always.He was one proud Dad. All that he has done in his time here on earth has made such a difference to so many lives so thank you Billy for all your service you gave of yourself to others. Be at peace. Love Aunt Debbie 

September 24, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to the family.  I had enjoyed being around Bill and talking with him. He will be missed.
Calvin L. Johnson Sr

September 24, 2024

Bill and I developed a friendship via our community work together starting with Share of Lancaster. He continued to be someone I respected and admired in everything he did, not just professionally and philanthropically but as a loving husband, supportive dad and great friend. This is a huge loss for our community that will be felt for a long time. We will miss you, my friend. 
Jennifer Goldbach

September 24, 2024

Bill will forever be remembered for his love of life and others .He was a great father to three beautiful children and a wonderful husband to wife Seana .Although the distance was between us we messaged and chatted throughout the years. Billy was a great person with a great big heart of gold . We will cherish our memories of him and forever be grateful for all he given of his self to others . Our prayers and thoughts to Seana, Liam, ,Meave ,Ronan , McKendry families , Bill & Deb Zee,  Kerri , John , Sydney Ryan Hancock  , Gettings and Zee families , Bill will be remembered always and loved beyond words as we all journey through this heartbreaking time in life . May God bless you all with comfort and love of Bills love and life . Love always Uncle Jim, Aunt Sue (Zee) Spencer & family xo

September 24, 2024

Bill was a good guy. He was willing to work with other to improve the lives of youth. I am so sorry to hear about his early passing. I wish his friends and family peace and love in this time of loss. I was just a lawyer colleague. I wish I knew him better, but what I did know about him was all good.
Sharon Lopez