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William received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1979 and his MS (Masters of Science) in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University in 1992. His Masters Thesis was entitled "Neural Network Motor Control for a Two-Joint Manipulator."
His last employment was working as a consultant for a number of engineering and construction companies in the U.S. and Europe. He worked on projects throughout the U.S. and the world, including Asia, Austronesia, Australia, the Middle East, and Europe during his long career as a mechanical engineer.
Services will be held at St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox church in Des Plaines, IL at 10:00 am on Friday, February 18, 2022. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lake Havasu Greek Orthodox Church, Lake Havasu City, AZ or any charity of your choice.
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Michael Shebanow
February 16, 2025
Rest in peace Bill. We haven´t seen each other since Northwestern, but I have very fond memories of us hanging out.
Voula Asimacopoulos
February 18, 2022
We are so saddened by Billy´s passing. What a brilliant man. May our Lord grant him peace and rest. May the Panagia be your companion and give you strength. Voula and family.
John and Katena Presutti
February 17, 2022
Dear Lillian and Andrew, We were deeply saddened to learn of Bill's passing. He was an exceptionally bright, kind and loving young man. We will miss him. May his memory be eternal.
Gavas family
February 17, 2022
May he rest in God's loving arms and may his memory be eternal may be remembered by us all
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Andrea Tselios Mady and Family
February 17, 2022
Thea Lillian and family, we are so very sorry to hear about Bill's passing.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
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Our deepest sympathies,
Gus, Andrea Mady and Family
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