He was born on August 9,1955 in Hartford, the son of William H. and Marie (LaPenta) Van Wart Jr.
He was employed at Terry Corporation for five years and worked many years and retired from the Laborers Union, Local 547.
Bill was an avid New York Giants and Boston Red Sox fan. In his youth, he loved playing football. He enjoyed riding his Harley’s with his friends. He loved going to Saratoga Race Track every summer with his his brother Mark and sister-in-law Eileen. One of his most enjoyable passions was going to the gym to work out and socialize with his buddies. Bill had an admirable relationship with his step-son Derrick and loved spending time with him and ex-wife Jody.
Bill is survived by his brother Mark (Eileen) Van Wart, sister Karen (Tom) Bongo, niece Alicia, Aunt Debbie, many cousins, and beloved step-son Derrick.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on September 10, 2023 from 1pm until 4pm at the Niantic Sportsman Club in East Lyme, CT.
The family would like to thank the Cardiac ICU at Yale New Haven Hospital for all their care and support.
Donations may be made in Bills name to the American Diabetes Association or ASPCA (because he loved animals)
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