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1936
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2022
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William O'Neil Obituary
He was a lifelong Bristol resident and graduated from Bristol High School. He attended the Morse School of Business, and served in the Connecticut Army National Guard. He enjoyed a 40-year career at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft before retiring.
Bill was an avid skier until the age of 84, his favorite place being Mount Snow. He also enjoyed playing racquetball, playing his last match on Dec. 15th the day before his passing.
His love of good food resulted in him becoming a grill-master. His friends and family requested his famous chicken wings and his grilled chickens. He made his own rubs for the meats that needed them. He loved cooking for others and took great pride in his final product. His love of family was his greatest treasure.
In addition to his wife of 62 years, Bill is survived by two daughters: Sharon McLaughlin and husband, Charles of Farmington, and Jill O'Neil of Burlington; four grandchildren: Meredith and Owen McLaughlin, Forrest Russell and fiancé Josh Dumas, and Jack Russell; and his beloved dog, Delilah.
The family will be holding a celebration of Bill's life in the spring. In lieu of flowers, they encourage you to donate to Brian's Angels, P.O. Box 2111, Bristol, CT 06011-2111, or at BriansAngels.org. Funk Funeral Home, Bristol, CT is honored to serve the O'Neil family. Please visit Bill's memorial website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.
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Dan OConnor
March 21, 2023
Thanks All to the O´Neil Family for sharing with us at The Last Chair in Dover Vermont. William ( Wild Bill ) was a Frequent and most welcomed regular here in the Mount Snow valley during the ski season . His longevity on the slopes truly an inspiration.. Thank you Bill
From all of us here ( especially the Bartenders )
Ski On
Bluebird Skies and Corduroy Trails
Until We Meet again
Dawn Politz
December 30, 2022
Jeannine, Sharon, Jill, and family,
We were so very sorry to hear about Bill passing. I have very fond memories of hopping into the organge van to get ice cream or sledding down the hill between our houses. Bruce and I shared memories of when Bill would come out of the house to clap at us when Bruce mowed the lawn. We are thinking of you all and we will think of Bill the next time we hit the slopes at Mount Snow. Prayers to you all in your time of grief.
The Politz Family - Bruce, Dawn, Spencer, and Ben
Tom Zipp
December 25, 2022
Jeannine, Sharon and Jill,
So sorry to hear about cousin Bill passing. He was always a good friend although we didn´t see each other as much as we used to. I always enjoyed your trips to Vermont. We had the little apartment. And seeing Bill out skiing and at local restaurants. He will be missed!
Tom Zipp and Family
Josephine Reardon
December 24, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Bill. Our condolences to his family.
Jonathan Kost
December 23, 2022
Jeannine, I am so sorry about Bill´s passing. I cannot believe that the two of us were just talking about him just last week. I admired him so much for his love of skiing and racquetball and of course of you. I loved how you talked about how you would lower the house thermostat and how he would shortly there after raise it! I also so remember talking to him about his grilling expertise at one of our work parties, some thing that I have never been able to master. My loving thoughts and prayers are with you. XOXO Jonathan
Funk Funeral Home - Bristol
December 22, 2022
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
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