William "Bill" Stanforth

William "Bill" Stanforth obituary, New Port Richey, FL

William "Bill" Stanforth

William Stanforth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Coastal Cremations and Funeral Care - Zephyrhills Chapel on Nov. 13, 2024.

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William "Bill" Stanforth, 80 of Ohio and Zephyrhills, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Bill has been a snowbird, coming to Zephyrhills in 2019 from Ohio. He was a retired insurance salesman and was an avid golfer, enjoyed a good cigar and a nice glass of wine and loved his Bearcats! Bill was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, always in attendance at his grandchildren's sporting events.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 53 years, Janet; 4 sons, William (Kristan) Stanforth, James (Lisa) Stanforth, Jonathan (Jamie) Stanforth and Jeffrey (Kimberley) Stanforth; daughters, Kristin (John) DeAtley, Kelley Stanforth (Jeff Miller) and Rebecca Stanforth. Also surviving are his brothers, Gregory, Timothy and Kevin (Gail) Stanforth as well as 2 sisters, Linda Pennington and Melissa (Reinhold) Finkes ; 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.
He was predeceased by his brother, Gerald.
Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Bill's life in Ohio at a later date.
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