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William Britt Obituary
William T. “Bill” Britt, heartfelt singer, empathetic songwriter, and versatile, tasteful musician, has left this life, departing September 28 2017 in the loving presence of family, mere weeks after a Leukemia diagnosis, at the age of 47.
Son of Patricia Byrne Britt and William P. Britt (deceased), Bill grew up on the Northwest Side of Chicago, IL, attending St. Hilary grammar school, Notre Dame High School, and Columbia College, going on to a varied professional career in development and marketing, primarily in the nonprofit sector. Starting as a youth, Bill focused his ample and notably productive creative energies foremost upon his musical interests, in the pursuit of which, in recent years, he was often joined by his loving and beloved wife Stacy Dean Britt. From frontman of his own musical outfits, to sideman in many an ensemble - prized therein for his exquisitely requisite additions to a group’s dynamic - Bill’s endeavors into music are truly too numerous to list here.
Adored and admired by family and friends for his sincerity, intelligence, wit, kindness, thoughtful insight, humor, and unassailable smile, Bill was a steadfast ally to loved ones, exhibiting the same unwavering character and offering the same considerate support in their worst times as in their best.
Known to have once made a slightly better-known Chicago funnyman, Bill Murray, laugh - and to have brought countless others incalculable comic relief time & time again - Bill Britt possessed the affability of a proud uncle (which he was) combined with the effortless timing of a born performer.
Those who didn’t know Bill Britt really missed out. Those who did shall ever miss him dearly.
In addition to his wife Stacy and the objects of their deepest affection, their two children Clarissa Dean and Daschle Britt, Bill is survived by his mother Patricia, as well as his sisters Anne (John) Britt-Swanson, Kathleen Britt Sobczyk, and Malke Bornstein, as well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers or other gifts of remembrance, contributions are being gratefully accepted at gofundme.com/billbritt
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Jon Casillas
June 8, 2019
I am saddened to learn that both Wiiliams have passed. William Sr was my first Sergeant in the Army Reserve, and I am grateful to have served with him. I am sure that both Bill's were warm and loving people as evident when I met the family during one of Sr. Bill's recoveries. Both of these men were great human beings and look forward to seeing them in the future.
October 17, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We shared some great laughs when we worked together. He was a talented writer and smart guy. Condolences to Stacy, the children and family.
Jeannette Boudos
Lynn McGuire
October 11, 2017
Tony and Lynn McGuire and family would like to add our deepest condolence to the Britt family. May Bill Rest In Peace.
Bill and Mike
Neil Gottstein
October 10, 2017
I miss Bill every day. It still doesn't seem real to me. I met several of my close friends through Bill and he inspired me to play guitar. I purchased my first guitar from Bill and I ended up selling it to a friend in college who wanted to learn guitar. I wish I still had the guitar but it was passed along so someone else could learn guitar. Bill used to take guitar lessons, and I would try to come by after his lesson to find out what he learned. Bill and I were both big Beatle's fans and just fans of music in general. I truly loved the music that Bill wrote and think his song writing was just as good as any signed band. I will miss Bill very much and it is hard to believe I will never see him again.
Lisa Stoots
October 9, 2017
Well truly miss you Bill
Barbara Jones
October 9, 2017
My very deepest sympathy to Pat and all the family.
Barbara Jones, Evanston
Annette O'Donnell
October 8, 2017
Bill was a true artist. He encouraged all those around him to express their own creativity through music, writing and visual. He will be missed. My heart goes out to his whole family and his many friends. <3
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Anne Britt-Swanson
October 8, 2017
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