Billy Viars, age 75, of Staten Island, New York passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Billy was born in Manhattan, New York on December 22, 1946. He attended William E. Grady High School in Brooklyn New York. Billy joined the Navy in 1964 and served on the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam War as an Avionics Technician. After completing his service in the Navy he attended Kingsborough Community College. He worked for the New York City Transit Authority as a signal supervisor for 32 years.
Billy grew up with a love for cars that continued into adulthood. He had a passion not only for driving but for maintaining them as well. He was very athletic and enjoyed paddle ball, tennis, softball and was an avid fisherman. He had a strong love for his family and was generous in spirit and self.
Billy is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Josephine Viars, son, Adam Viars, daughter Donna Skrip, son-in-law James Skrip, grandson Adam Viars, Jr., and sister Betty DePeppo. He is survived by his loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Theresa Viars as well as his brother-in-law Frank DePeppo II.
A visitation for Billy will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308. A funeral service will occur Monday, September 26, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Holy Child Church, 4747 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10312.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Billy's memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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