William J. Radziunas, 63, of Northford passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Yale-New Haven Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in New Haven on May 6, 1957, son of the late Anthony and Virginia Sullivan Radziunas. Bill had worked for forty years as a skilled Machine Fabricator for Amphenol Spectra-Strip. A talented craftsman and avid outdoorsman, Bill enjoyed fishing (especially ice fishing), crabbing, kayaking, camping, snowmobiling, and four-wheeling. Bill also enjoyed live music and dancing with friends. Loving father of Sarah Walsh (Gregory) and Michelle Radziunas. Brother of John Radziunas (Theresa), Kathy Gambardella (Ron), Joyce Bowden (Mike), Sherry and David Radziunas, and the late Joseph and Anthony Radziunas, Jr., and Linda Pepe. Brother-in-law of Gary Pepe. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Bill was formerly married to Kathy Radziunas, the mother of his children, and remained good friends with her throughout the years.
The visiting hours will be Friday, Nov. 6th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Saturday, Nov. 7th at 12 Noon to attend a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473 or Social Work Family Needs Fund c/o Office of Development, YNHH, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508.
So sad to hear of Billy’s passing. I enjoyed working with him at Amphenol Spectra-Strip.
Also enjoyed the gangs night’s out to listen to music and dance.
My prayers are with his family and friends.
Michelle, Sarah, Kathy & Families, Bill fought a tough fight. I will always remember him at a Soccer field, camping, telling stories about him & Mark riding their vehicles up North. He would always lend a hand & help anyone & everyone. He is an amazing craftsman. Bill’s battle has ended but he will not be forgotten. I know that words cannot help the hurting at this time but know that Bill touched many people & that they have a place for him in their hearts.
My sincere condolences to his daughters
And family.
I worked with Billy at Spectra Strip for
40 years and he was a very special
Guy and friend
When my Son got into an automobile accident
Years ago, he came to my home & reinforced the
Railings of my stairs making it easier for my Son
To get up & down the stairs. He was always ready to
Lend a hand. He was one
We are very sad to hear of Billy’s passing. We both spent many years working with Billy at SS he was a special person kind, generous and a good friend to all who knew him, the shirt off his back kind of guy! Our condolences go out to his daughters whom we’ve watched grow up, and to Kathy.
I wad so sad to hear of Bills passing.I knew him as a child.and even though I didn’t see him much as he grew up and got married and raised his family I never forgot him. We had a nickname for him that was special to us as my mom gave it to him.You will be missed by all.You were loved by so many. RIP
i got to know billy when i came to work at spectra strip. in hamden , bill was a very nice guy, and always willing to help pepole out. always had a good joke and funny too. he will be missed. may you rest in peace, yor in gods hands now.
Our condolences to Kathy, Sara, and Michelle. Billy came to our house to split wood and always had a smile on his face, and a story to tell. If you look up gentleman in the dictionary you will see Billy’s picture.
Billy will always be etched in my memories as a dirty blond long haired Beach Boy. You will be deeply missed.💔