William R "Bill" Faraci

ADDISON-
William R. Faraci (Bill) 69, died unexpectedly September 25, 2024, at Eastern Maine Northern Light in Bangor. Bill was born September 7, 1955, at Holloman AFB in Alamogordo, New Mexico, the son of Robert A. and Jean M. (Spartichino) Faraci.
Bill developed his love of all things motorcycle and small engines in the Philippines where he spent most of his teenaged years. While in the Philippines, he taught his tutor how to work on motorcycles. In the 1980s, upon returning to the U.S, Bill became the favorite motorcycle mechanic for the Orange County California Highway Patrol. After moving to Maine in the 90's, Bill worked for R.H. Foster Company, Cherryfield Foods, Tritown Marine and Wayne Beals boat shop. He began to build miniature fiberglass RC lobster boats based on the full-scale boats he built; this became his favorite hobby. Bill built several mini boats, 2 of which were raffled off for local community benefits. He also built what he called, "the world's smallest RC lobster boat." He named that boat "JAK" after his then 3 granddaughters, Jalyn, Alyssa, and Katie, (Alex came along later). He spent much of his time caring for his family home, which was managed as a rental and Airbnb, while also finishing his own home. Bill served several years on the Addison Fire Department as a Firefighter II. He was a member of the Pleasant River Fish and Game in Columbia. Bill was always ready to help someone in need. He will be missed by his family, friends, and beloved kitties especially Sebago and Sailor.
Bill is survived by his wife Elizabeth "Liz" (Taylor) Faraci; son Robert D. Faraci and fiancé' Heather Rickels; stepdaughter, Suzanne Lee and husband Robert all of Addison; stepson Paul D. Stevens and wife Jill of Jonesport; 3 sisters Gail Foltz of Mollala, OR., Roberta Bodkin and husband Scott of Trabuco, CA., Michele Horwich and husband Jeff of Lake Forest, CA.; grandchildren Alyssa McCallum and husband Lekena of Hansom AFB, MA., Kathlyn Lee of Addison, Jalyn Stevens and Alexander Stevens both of Jonesport; nephew, David Horwich of S. Carolina, and Jake Marr and family of Oregon; niece, Jodie Miranda and husband Paul and children of Smithville, TN, Christine (Maitland) Agri and husband Paul and children of Derry, NH, Emily (Bodkin)Wilson and husband Nick of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Lachelle Marr of OR; cousins, Kurt Maitland and Wayne Maitland of NH; Aunt Judy and Uncle Maitland of Hookset, NH; many cousins throughout New England of the Spartichino family tree; predeceased by Lillian Othote-Nana; Robert A. Faraci, father; Jean M. Faraci, mother; Nathan Marr, nephew; and Ronald Spartichino, cousin.
Graveside services will be held at 1pm, Sat. Oct. 26, 2024, at Greenwood Cemetery, Jonesport. A celebration of life will follow at his home at 114 E. Side Rd, Addison.
Contributions in William's memory may be made to the SPCA of Hancock County, 141 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton 04605 or the ARK Animal Shelter, P O Box 276, Cherryfield 04622
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com