William Alton Rada III

William A. Rada III, 56, passed away on November 21, 2016, at Talbot Hospice in Easton following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Easton, MD, on October 11, 1960, William was raised in Queenstown, the son of William A. Rada Jr. and Mary Frances “Susie” Rada. He is survived by his parents; his wife of 15 years, Alla Rada; his daughters, Janna Gilbert, Hannah Rada, Olga Drigo, Gillian Rada, and Vladislava Rada; grandchildren Kyra and Destiny Mundy, Iyona Brown, and Deven Drigo; and siblings, Tina Sappington, Kimberly Rada, Michael Rada, Amy Rada and Jason Rada. His brother, Eric Rada, and grandson, LeShane Robert Rada-Mundy, preceded him in death. He attended schools in Queen Anne’s County and graduated from Queen Anne’s County High School in 1979. He was a member of the Queen Anne’s County High School wrestling team, grades nine through twelve. He was a Cub Scout, Webelo, and a member of Boy Scout Troop 148 in Queenstown. He also served as an altar boy at St. Peter's Church in Queenstown and Mother of Sorrows in Centreville. He served proudly and honorably from 1981 to 1987 in the U.S. Army and Reserve ascending to the rank of Sergeant. During this time he was stationed in Aschaffenburg, Germany, with the 1st and 4th Infantry and in Fort Campbell, KY, with the 1st & 506th Infantry. After active duty he served in the U.S. Reserve Control Group. He received a number of meritorious distinctions including the Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, Air Assault Badge, Sharpshooter Badge M16 Rifle, and Sharpshooter Badge Hand Grenade. After serving his country, he worked with his father at William A. Rada Jr. Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning and later for the Town of Queenstown as a wastewater treatment operator. In 1990, he went into business for himself as William A. Rada Construction and Excavation. He retired in 2015 after 25 years in business. During his years in business, he had a reputation for excellent customer service. All his life, he actively assisted the elderly and served his community. Passionate about his family and their history, William wrote and published two books about the Rada family ancestry and drafted two additional books that he was unable to complete. He was an active contributor to the Rada family Facebook page, communicating with family members throughout the world. A funeral service will be held Monday, November 28, 2016, at 11 AM, at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison St., Easton, where friends and family may call one hour prior, from 10 – 11 AM. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Queenstown, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, are respectfully requested.

William Alton Rada III

October 11, 1960 - November 21, 2016