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October 4, 2007
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Bill you will be missed. You touched so
many lives.
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Maria
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October 2, 2007
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Dear Family of Bill-
As the parents of 3 recent graduates of Darien High School...it was an
honor & thrill to have met Bill & listen to his sportscasting
over the years. His love for sports and life in general were contagious! He
had such a positive impact on all high athletes with his enthusiatic manner!
Bill is a legend in our minds; a true gentleman and one of a kind. He will
be greatly missed but never forgotten. I know how proud you must be of all
his accomplishments . He was just an amazing
individual.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Debbie & Bob Kunces (Darien, CT)
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September 30, 2007
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Bill,
To say "The Odd Couple" gathering dinners just won't be the same
without you would be an understatement. I will miss the smiles and laughter
you brought with you over the past three years I've known you. You've been
a really great friend and my heart goes out to your family.
I'll miss you, Scooter Scott.
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Brian Washington (Alexandria, VA)
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September 30, 2007
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I got to know Bill well thru my high school
and college basketball days, it was always a
pleasure to see him. Bill, you will be missed! Thank for everything.
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Courtney Upshaw (Southport, CT)
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September 30, 2007
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Our family is deeply saddened by the
passing of Bill. Bill became a dear friend to our entire family.
Bill's sporting coverage always reflected his great character and his
respect for others. Bill was a consummate professional and a gentleman. He
was fair to both the professional athlete, and more importantly, the young
impressionable high school student. Bill earned the trust and friendship of
everyone he met.
Bill shared many of our family’s milestones, as a reporter and a friend. He
will be missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Willie, Cindy, Brock, Courtney,
Chad and Kendall Upshaw
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The Upshaw Family (Southport, CT)
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September 28, 2007
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Bill,
You brightened everyone's life around you. You will be missed my friend
more than you will ever know. Until we meet again.
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Mary Cappello (Bridgeport, CT)
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September 28, 2007
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He made a damp day bright with joy.
I enjoyed his enthusiasm and complete knowledge of the event past and
present. When we left the Nutmeg Games opening day we knew more about the
players, the events, the history, and the great support from the heart of a
great man. Gosh, it's so hard to believe. I am tearful but blessed to have
been in the audience he spoke so eloquently to on that day.
"don't look at the sky, yes they are coming
down, but not now. Look up here, look at me, Focus, People" and we all
laughed. Don't you think due to the weather a lot of people would have left
if it wasn't for our captivation with this awesome guy.
Too short a life for a life that was so huge...
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Barbara Gernat (Stratford, CT)
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September 26, 2007
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To Bill's Family,
Everyone that has had the pleasure to have met Bill shares in your sorrow.
Bill has supported our organization for many many
years. We have always appreciated his professionalism,wit and humor. We are fortunate to have honored him
recently with our Bill Kiesh Media award. I know
he loved his job and he was so great at it that sometimes we forget how
many people's lives he has touched. I loved talking High School Football
with him, but you really could talk about any sport at any level. He has
done so much for kids through out all of Connecticut. Bill was a first
class person and will be irreplaceable. On behalf of the Walter Camp
Football Foundation please except our sincere condolences.
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John Barbarotta, President-Walter Camp Football Foundation (Trumbull,
CT)
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September 26, 2007
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Words cannot express the sadness I feel
over the loss of my friend, Bill Gonillo. To say
he was a Gem among Men is an understatement. He had the biggest, most contagious
laugh in the world! Bill...if you meet my Mom in heaven...ask her to make
you her pot roast. You'll love it!
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Sheryl Rosen (Bridgeport, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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simplely put a class act, always a smile and something good to
say, a positive energy has been lost us all but never to be forgotten
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thomas matthews (stratford, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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Bill will be missed. I would see him at
Sacred Heart gym constantly. He was always cordial and always willing to
talk sports.
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Al Martins (Shelton, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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Bill,
You will be missed!
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Patrick Hall (Fairfield, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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As now a resident of new hampshire I will remember bill's channel 12 sports
reports. I met bill at walmart in norwalk, when i lived down
there, and before you know it he spent 30 minutes taking sports with me. He
had a wonderful personality and all of fairfield
county will feel his loss. we should all feel
blessed that we had him each day in our lives. i
hope that something special is done in his name. god
just got himself a great sportscaster.
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DON IASILLO (BOW, NH)
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September 25, 2007
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To Bill's Family:
You are all in my prayers. Bill was what we should all strive to be in our
business: dedicated and sure to never take ourselves too seriously. He was
the best.
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Mike DiMauro (East Lyme,
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September 25, 2007
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Our deepest condolences go out to the Gonillo Family. Bill will always be remembered for
having a charismatic, good-natured & caring disposition. He truly loved
what he did & he always did it with such enthusiasm. He touched many peoples lives in so many communities. May he rest in peace.
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Linda & Richard Pape & family (Stamford, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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My first and only encounter with Bill was
when he filmed a portion of, and spoke at, the University of Bridgeport
Sports Hall of Fame dinner last fall. He was truly a highlight of the affair.
He will be dearly missed by all those associated with UB sports. My sincere
condolences. Forever shine on, Bill, and leave 'em
laughin' in heaven!
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Tommy Valuckas (Watertown, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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To Bill's Family,
It is always hard to find out how many people loved someone after they have
passed away. I knew Bill for over ten years and I find myself wishing I had
told him when I saw him last week how much he meant to me and the rest of
the Sacred Heart University family. I cannot imagine a sporting event on
campus without Bill here.
Gene Gumbs
Assistant AD/Communications
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Gene Gumbs (Middletown, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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To the family of Bill Gonillo:
Me and my family are going to miss Bill very much.Bill
had the hart of gold. When I call bill for the kids in the inner city of
Bridgeport for the RBI progam. He was there for
them at all times.
In spirit and mind you will always have a special place in my heart.
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James Meszoros (CT)
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September 25, 2007
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So sorry to hear of his passing. He will be
missed by everyone who watches News 12. He touched everyone in the
community! Our prayers are with all of his family today.
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K. R. (Stamford, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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From one parent to another, there are no
words when you lose a child, no matter how old they are. But your son
touched more hearts in his short time than most people do in their whole
life times. We had the honor of seeing him many times, as my kids have
participated in many local sports teams. Bill made our children feel proud
of who they are. It doesn't get better than that. For that we thank you
Billy!
I know that most people wish for "rest in peace", but I know
you'll be too busy for that covering all the games that must be going on up
in heaven.
Thanks again
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jody kealey (bridgeport, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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Bill:
You will be missed.
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September 25, 2007
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I will miss Bills smile at the Arena and Bluefish.But I know he is smiling in Heaven with his
camera ready to role. WE WILL MISS YOU BILL!
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Migdalia (Bridgeport, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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To The Family of Bill Gonillo:
Bill was one of those individuals that you could never forget. He always seem to have such a good time covering the Kolbe
Basketball games. I will always remember his energy and his smile.
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Carolyn Vermont (Bridgeport, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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we, as friends of Billy's parents, Judy and Vito, two
of the most loving and lovable people, express our deep sympathy for
their loss.
Billy ,surely, was a gift from God
who will be grievously missed
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Tom &Dora Durso (Watertown, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The
thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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Pat McCarthy (Milford, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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School sports in FF
County has lost part of its heart
with Bill's passing. He brought warth and humor
to all events he attended and it seemed as if he was at all of them! Bill
treated young athletes and fans with great respect. We will miss him and
remember him. May the good Lord bless Bill and all his family and friends. Our hearts and our prayers are with you,
From the students, graduates, parents and staff of St. James School in
Stratford, CT.
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Victoria Oligino (Stratford, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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I just want to say how sad I am to hear
of this news. As mother of a high school athlete, I frequently saw Bill
at various functions. We looked forward to his colorful sports casts. He
was a friend to the high school sports world and he will be greatly missed.
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Susan Sage (Stratford, CT)
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September 25, 2007
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TO: THE FAMILY OF "BILL"
Bill will be truly missed. When I heard the news of his sudden passing I
was deeply sadden.
I always use to wave at him when he came through SHU to the games. I'm
going to miss seeing his face on the news.
To the family you are in my thoughts and prayers. Look to God for
comfort, he will be right there to see you through this diffcult time.
Bill will always be in the hearts of many.
Amy (SHU PUBLIC-SAFETY)
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Amy Reddick-Hair (Bridgeport, CT)
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