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William John Sinteff, Jr. (Butch), 47, of Fort Myers died suddenly Tuesday, February 16th at his home. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ.

He was a Supervisor IT Support Services for Lee Memorial Health System for the past five years. Prior to working for Lee Memorial he lived in Barnegat, NJ for 10 years and worked for Computer Warehouse. He was a very proud United States Marine.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Carol Sinteff; his mother Astrida Sinteff; two sisters and one brother, Laura and Scott Schaeffer, Linda Davis, all of Blackwood, NJ; Robert and Heather Sinteff of Tampa, FL; as well as sisters and brothers-in-law Jean and Tom Darrah, Sandra and John Cimbrec, also mother-in-law Marie Tiblis all of upstate NY; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and grand nieces and nephew. He was predeceased by his father, William John Sinteff, Sr.

He was on the Board of Directors in his Cypress Landing Community and a member of American Legion Fort Myers Post 0038. He was also a fanatical Red Sox fan and spent his free time photographing Florida's wildlife.

A viewing will be from 2-4 pm Saturday Feb. 20, 2010 at the Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Chapel; 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Fl with a service immediately following at 4 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lee Memorial Children's Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. Condolences may be viewed and offered at:

http://www.harvey-engelhardt-metz.com


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Published by The News-Press on Feb. 19, 2010.

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February 25, 2010

Bill was a wonderful person who helped us with many projects. He will be missed by many. Our prayers are with his family along with his extended family at College Pkwy. HP Administration-6th Floor.

Renee Sinteff

February 24, 2010

Bill, we love you so much. You were a great kid who grew into a fine man. Aunt Renee

Christine D'Onofrio

February 19, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dawn Liguori

February 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Bill's family. The Liguori Family (worked with Bill at LMHS)

Jan Villwok

February 19, 2010

It's impossible to express how much Bill will be missed here at 9299. Not just for his knowledge and willingness to always help, but for the person he was. Bill had many friends and I'm so proud to have been one of them.

Sharon MacDonald

February 19, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Bill was a valued employee and colleague. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. Sharon MacDonald

Chelly (Hodul) Rubino

February 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of Butch bring you comfort.

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