Born in Greenwich, CT, on August 23, 1979, he was the son of Stephen and Lea (Greller) Prentice. Billy attended various Special Education schools in Connecticut and Massachusetts for children and adults on the Autism Spectrum. He was recently accepted into the Seven Hills Group Home of Marston’s Mills where he would’ve attended in the fall.
Throughout the years, Billy enjoyed ice skating, rollerblading, and swimming. He was a participant of the Special Olympics in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. Billy was musically talented and liked arts and crafts. Some of his most cherished memories were spent at Malin’s Point in Canada where he gathered each summer with his paternal grandparents. Billy also enjoyed riding a bicycle for two with his father, and cooking and gardening with his mother.
Billy is survived and will be deeply missed by his parents, Stephen and Lea Prentice of South Dennis, MA; his uncle, Jack Prentice of Hudson, OH; his aunt Laurie Roloff and her husband William of Greenwich, CT; and his cousins, Al Roloff, Chris Roloff and his wife Galia, and Debbie Allen and her husband Paul, as well as their children.
Billy was predeceased by his uncle David Prentice, formerly of Sheenboro, Quebec.
The Prentice family wishes to thank the following doctors and healthcare providers for the love and care they showed Billy throughout his life; Dr. Edmund Hecklau, Dr. Terry Davies, Dr. James Brunetti, Dr. Anna Hallemeier, Dr. Bradford Dickerson, Dr. Margaret Bauman, Dr. Howard Bostwick, Dr. William Spivac, Dr. Timothy Buie, and Dr. Alphonso Brown; as well as the MA Department of Developmental Services including the Director and Assistant Director, Rick Cavicchi and Tracy Maher, and Billy’s Service Manager, Kevin Tony.
At the family’s request, services will be held privately. A Celebration of Billy’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to one of the following: the May Institute for Adult Services towards a Memorial Garden in Memory of William Malin Prentice; The Lurie Center of Lexington, MA (attn: Julie O’Brien) toward their Family Support program; Town of Dennis Police or Fire Rescue; or the Seven Hills Group Home of Marstons Mills. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.doanebealamesdennis.com
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