William M. "Bill" Elliott

William M. "Bill" Elliott obituary

William M. "Bill" Elliott

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28

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11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Riverview Funeral Home

390 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484

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28

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

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William Elliott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riverview Funeral Home - Shelton on Sep. 20, 2025.

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William "Bill" Max Elliott, age 68, of Derby, entered into rest on Friday, September 19, 2025 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport. He is the beloved husband of Marilyn (Gutierrez) Elliott. Bill was born in Bridgeport on March 9, 1957, son of the late Henry Clyde and Ethel (Zabik) Elliott, and lived in Connecticut all of his life.

He had a long career as an Electrical Mechanical Technician for ASML before his retirement. Bill enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and roller skating, and was a "pro" billiards player. He loved sharing meals with his cherished family.

He is the beloved father of William M. Elliott Jr. (Jessica), Patrick Elliott, and Jessica Velez (Thomas Henderson), and leaves ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom he treasured. He is also survived by his siblings, Robert and Linda, and his former spouse, Donna.

Friends may greet the family at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 river Road, Shelton, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM. His funeral service will begin in the parlor at 3 PM.

Memorial contributions are requested to support Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Online condolences can be offered at www.riverviewfh.com.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

28

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Riverview Funeral Home

390 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484

Send Flowers

Sep

28

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Riverview Funeral Home

390 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484

Send Flowers