William F. Schilling
February 26, 1949 - January 12, 2026
William F. Schilling, born February 26, 1949, passed away January 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Bill was a lifelong employee of Metro North Railroad. He was the beloved husband of Alice Leonzo Schilling, to whom he shared a lifetime of friendship and devotion. He was the proud and loving father to Kara Schilling Canney and her husband, Patrick, who was like a son to him. He was an adoring grandfather to Wesley and Mary-Alice who brought him immeasurable joy. Son of the late William J. Schilling and Dorothy Haas Schilling. Brother to Steven Schilling and the late Robert Schilling (Sharon Powers). Bill is survived by many "favorite" nieces and nephews.
Bill was happiest when he was with his family and friends, out on the golf course at Alling Memorial Golf Club in New Haven, or Mission Valley Country Club in Nokomis, Florida, or accusing the girls for cheating at setback. He found joy in the simple things, like a rocks glass filled with Tullamore Dew with extra ice. His bear-embrace hugs and warm wit will be missed by all lucky enough to know him.
Family and friends may call at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven, SATURDAY, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. A Parlor Service will be held at 1:30 PM. Interment will be private. Donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org . Sign Bill's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net .

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2026.

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joanne Sayer

January 19, 2026

R.I.P Bill
My Deepest Condolences to Alice and Family
Prayers sent your way

David Davis

January 19, 2026

You´ll be missed Bill! May his memory be a blessing to his family, I enjoyed working with Bill at Metro North and beyond.

Jackie B

January 19, 2026

RIP bill and to his family condolences bill was a good friend and very good at his job I´m so sorry to hear of his passing eternal peace my friend

Fred Chidester

January 19, 2026

Sympathies to Alice, Kara & Family. Enjoyed learning from Bill and will always remember his love of Golf. We always had a lot of good laughs and made the projects team and Railroad shine with his leadership.

Joe melillo

January 18, 2026

RIP my friend

Sherman Warner

January 17, 2026

Kara, I´m sorry for you and your family´s loss. I was in classes with your Dad at Whalen and Hamden High. I lost touch until ironically we met up again 25 years later when you and my daughter Christine were on the Sheehan swim team! That´s a beautiful photo of him. May he rest in peace and God Bless you all!

Kathy Campbell

January 16, 2026

My Condolences to Alice and her family RIP Billy

Brian Seaman

January 15, 2026

My condolences to the entire Shilling family during this time of loss .

Maureen Mulhall

January 15, 2026

My condolences to Alice, Kara, Pat, and Family on Bills passing. May he rest in peace

Salvatore Scalzo

January 15, 2026

Great Memories with Bill from Pine Rock, Helen Street, Whalen and Hamden High. Thoughts and prayers our with your family. And buddy R I P and thanks for all those memories ....God Bless

Jim (Doc) Casey

January 15, 2026

My heartfelt condolences to Bill´s family. Always a pleasure playing golf with Billy and enjoying the 19th hole conversations and a few libations. A wonderful family man and a nice friend to be around. God´s blessings to his soul and family!

Leo Whelan

January 15, 2026

It is said that you are fortunate to have a few good friends during your lifetime.
You are among mine. Many good memories. Rest in peace my good friend.
Ironhead

Maurice Kiniry

January 14, 2026

Very sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was a great friend, a dedicated manager at Metro North who oversaw and coordinated the rebuilding of the infrastructure working with both states and Construction Companies. Hi position was the ensure the safety of Contractors and our Riders, plus ensure the timely completion of these numerous major projects. Moe Kiniry

Stephen and Christine St. Georges

January 14, 2026

We´re so sorry to hear about Bill´s passing, and grateful for his unique ability to bring life and humor to the times we shared.

diane MacDonald

January 14, 2026

Bill your friendship to us was such a gift. Thankyou, friend till we meet again.
Gabe and Diane

Philip Scarpellino

January 14, 2026

RIP Bill, you will be missed by all

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